Fellowship Square Blog

In this first interview of our "A Day in the Life" series, we talk to Eric Kirby - the new Executive Chef at Fellowship Square Phoenix. Eric has been with Fellowship Square Phoenix since 2011, and was recently promoted to Executive Chef - a position he has transitioned into with ease. He oversees the Food Service Department for our entire senior living community - independent living, assisted living & skilled nursing. Read More

Whether you’re a resident in our independent or assisted living community, we offer home health care services to all. We want to ensure that residents are at ease when it comes to taking care of their health, which is why it’s important to us that our senior living Historic Mesa campus offer this invaluable service. Read More. Read More

While Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22, Mother Earth should be honored every day! There is so much that inhabitants of the planet can do to care for it and make it a better, cleaner place for future generations. Fellowship Square suggests fun and simple ways seniors can help care for Mother Earth. Read More

In honor of April being named as “National Donate Life Month,” Fellowship Square offers tips for senior citizens to consider on how to become a donor. In 2003, National Donate Life Month was instituted by Donate Life America along with other organizations to bring awareness to the importance of organ, eye and tissue donations, and to help encourage Americans to register as a donor to help save lives. Read More

Saturday, April 7 marks the World Health Organization’s World Health Day and with events going on in celebration around the globe, Fellowship Square is taking the opportunity to share some health tips to consider on this day — and every day! For general health and wellbeing as seniors age, Fellowship Square offers their “Top Five Health Tips.” Read More

Fellowship Square Historic Mesa offers a variety of Wellness Connection services to our senior residents where additional support is needed. Learn how these services better aid our residents in their quest to maintain independence. Read more. Read More

According to the American Diabetes Association, “approximately 25 percent of Americans over the age of 60 years old have diabetes and aging of the U.S. population is widely acknowledged as one of the drivers of the diabetes epidemic.” Diabetes can affect older adults in different ways including functionality, mobility and increased risk for specific complications. Read More

There is no better time than spring in the valley of the sun to enjoy the outdoors! The weather is primed for outdoor activities! Fellowship Square shares fun ways for seniors to get outdoors and active this spring! Read More

The MIND diet can drastically lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, among other conditions. Here’s what the lead researcher suggests regarding MIND and foods thought to be “good for you.” A Mediterranean-inspired diet was recently proven to dramatically lower the risk of dementia in older adults. But just because it originated in Italy doesn’t mean you should stock up on frozen pizza and lasagna. Instead, the MIND diet focuses on plenty of vegetables, whole grains, beans and olive oil. It even recommends a small glass of red wine daily. The meals are also linked to a healthier heart and longer life, coupled with a reduced risk of diabetes and high blood pressure. Read More

In honor of March being recognized as National Kidney Month, Fellowship Square offers tips to seniors and their caregivers to keep those kidneys in tip top shape! During this month the National Kidney Foundation encourages Americans to “give their kidneys a second thought and a well-deserved checkup.” Read More