Fellowship Square Blog

September 29 marks World Heart Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness for cardiovascular disease (CVD). In honor of helping to spread awareness and prevent CVD, Fellowship Square shares tips to help reduce senior’s risk of CVD. Read More

At Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, we remain focused on supporting the residents of our independent and assisted living communities by enhancing and expanding our wellness services. Wellness Connection is an array of services that we are pleased to offer to our residents. Most of these services can help our residents remain independent or recover from illness or injury. Sometimes however, residents struggle with serious illness and may be nearing end of life. These individuals need ongoing and compassionate relief from symptoms and related stress. That’s where hospice services can be invaluable to the residents of our continuing care community in Mesa. Read More

In honor of Pain Awareness Month this September, Fellowship Square delves into the topic. With tips, treatments and new methods of management, seniors can painlessly enjoy their Golden Years. Read More

September is Fall Awareness Month. We must learn that as we age Falling is Not a normal part of aging. Have you had your gait checked? Read More

September is also known as National Yoga Month. The practice is beneficial for seniors in so many ways — mind, body and spirit. In celebration of National Yoga Month, Fellowship Square shares the benefits seniors can enjoy from regular yoga practice, as well as some beginner moves that can be done just about anywhere. Read More

What is a common element you will find in the most inspired senior living options? Exercise. The National Council On Aging reveals that just 37% of Americans over the age of 60 are physically active every day — meaning that the vast majority do not get enough exercise. Read More

In retirement, seniors may have more time to finally enjoy some of the passions they’ve had over the course of their lifetime but perhaps were too busy with work and raising families to dedicate much time to. The Golden Years are a great time for seniors to focus on the things they love to do and the way they enjoy spending their time. For seniors who are looking for a new hobby to pursue, Fellowship Square offers the following tips: Read More

Getting into the habit of exercising or starting a new fitness program sounds easy enough. But it’s the actual execution of the daily or weekly routine that can get tricky! It can be tough to commit to a new exercise routine if it is challenging or new. However, Fellowship Square offers these five simple tips to get and stay motivated. Read More

Fellowship Square Historic Mesa has received the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts and we couldn’t be prouder. This is a great win for our arts activities and our assisted and independent living community residents will be thrilled with the new program. Read More

Adult children and grandchildren of seniors, particularly those that suffer with dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and other memory-loss related issues, can sometimes have difficulty connecting and bonding about day-to day life. However, one of the most interesting parts of some of these memory-reducing diseases is that seniors can often recall their past memories in great detail — it’s more current memories that seem to escape them. Read More