One of senior care’s most Innovative new trends: continuing care at home
Innovative CCaH programs pave the way for a proactive approach to long-term care and cost management As the size of our retired population increases and the costs of health care skyrockets, some very interesting things are happening within the senior living industry. Innovative solutions are launching to help retirees maintain independence, reduce out-of-pocket costs […]
Sun Health Center for Health and Wellbeing hosting Third Annual Diabetes Expo
SURPRISE, ARIZ., Oct. 16, 2017 – In recognition of November being National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing is hosting a Diabetes Expo, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Friday, Nov. 10, at The Colonnade, 19116 N. Colonnade Way. This free community event, sponsored by the Arizona Community Foundation, will feature experts […]
How the Arizona Retirement Lifestyle has Evolved
“We’ve come a long way, baby,” croons Loretta Lynn in her 1979 hit single (and album!) of the same name. Maybe she was referring to a relationship in that fabulous song, but the same thought certainly applies to a multitude of things today… including Arizona retirement lifestyles. Loretta is on our mind because of her […]
Sun Health Taking a Stand On Fall-Prevention with ‘Stand Up To Falling Down’
SURPRISE, ARIZ., Sept. 1, 2016 – About one-third of adults over 65 fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Research also shows that once people fall, they tend to limit their activities, which can lead to a vicious cycle of avoiding activities to prevent falling and inactivity increasing the […]
Sun Health Strong
Grandview Terrace fitness coordinator selected to present research findings at the International Council on Active Aging 2017 Conference By Shanna Hogan Six years ago, Grandview Terrace Fitness Coordinator Katherine McDonnell proposed a question: Is it possible for someone in their 80s to gain muscle? In October, Katherine will present her findings answering that question at […]
6 Reasons Your Life Care Plan Should Include Arizona
Where do you want to live in retirement? Have you considered Arizona? While many retirees flock to Florida and other coastal areas, the Grand Canyon State may be an even better fit for you. From affordability to great weather, there are plenty of reasons so many retirees are settling in the Southwest. Here are six […]
Making A Difference at Grandview Terrace – Bhakti Gosalia
As the executive director of Sun Health’s Grandview Terrace, Bhakti Gosalia is responsible for providing leadership for the more than 430 residents, ranging in age from 58 to 104. “It’s quite a span in ages,” she says. “Each resident has different needs and perspectives.” With nearly three decades in health care, Bhakti has served as […]
Back In Tune
New program helps Sun Health Senior Living residents, and community members regain quality of life By Shanna Hogan When one of her La Loma Village neighbors celebrates a birthday, 88-year-old Jeanne Hall calls them to sing and plays “Happy Birthday” on the piano. It is a tradition developed over the past four years Jeanne has lived […]
Sun Health at Home: The Plan You Want, In The Home You Love
Home is where the heart is. It may sound like a cliché, but for many of us, the word “home” evokes strong feelings and fond memories created with family and friends. Home is the foundation of our daily lives, a shelter of comfort and security, a place we want to be, surrounded by familiar objects […]
Award-Winning Program That Helps Seniors ‘Age in Place’ Expanding to Scottsdale/Phoenix
SURPRISE, ARIZ., April 12, 2017 – When Sun Health launched the first continuing care at home program in the Southwestern United States in 2016, the vision was simple: help older adults who want to stay in their homes as they age to do so safely and confidently as long as possible. Sun Health at Home […]
