Fellowship Square Historic Mesa Blog

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month - a great time to focus on brain health and support the fight against dementia. With millions impacted worldwide, small lifestyle changes can make a big impact. At Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, we encourage residents to keep their minds active by learning new things, staying physically engaged, eating nutritious foods, and getting quality sleep. Managing health conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes also plays an important role in protecting brain function. Even simple, everyday choices can contribute to long-term cognitive wellness. Read More

May 18th through May 24th is National EMS Week - a great time to recognize the critical work of emergency responders. At Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, we're especially thankful for the EMTs, paramedics, and other first responders who support our residents with their care. Their quick actions and calm demeanor are an important part of keeping our senior community safe and supported. Read More

National Volunteer Week celebrates the power of giving back. At Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, resident Gary Smith leads the "Back to the Garden" volunteer program, which encourages seniors to stay active and connected through roles like companion visits, dining help, and event planning. Volunteering improves wellness, provides opportunity, and builds community. With 123 volunteers and growing, Gary's goal is to get 50% of residents involved. "Purpose and connection," he says, "that's what it's all about." Read More

March 21 marks National Flower Day which is a perfect time to appreciate the beauty and benefits of flowers! As spring begins, it's the ideal season for planting colorful annuals like petunias, marigolds, and zinnias to brighten up gardens, patios, and hanging baskets. Gardening not only enhances outdoor spaces but also promotes exercise, reduces stress, and fosters social connections. With tips from The Home Depot on selecting and planting flowers, plus insights from the Mayo Clinic on gardening’s mental and physical health benefits, now is the time to dig in and start planting! Read More

February is Senior Independence Month, which is a time to celebrate seniors' ability to be independent. At Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, we support seniors in maintaining their independence while recognizing that seeking support when it's needed is just as important. Staying active, managing medications, socializing, and volunteering are key to thriving in later years. We encourage seniors to embrace independence and ask for support when necessary. Read More

January has arrived, and it's a great opportunity to start a new or rediscover a hobby! At Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, we believe that hobbies aren't just fun but also important for senior well-being. Whether it's painting, gardening, writing, or playing cards, hobbies are creative outlets that create opportunities for seniors to be social while promoting mental health. Studies show that hobbies boost happiness, health, and overall life satisfaction. This National Hobby Month, take a moment to discover what brings you joy. Read More

Grief is challenging for seniors, especially during the holidays, but support is available through programs like GriefShare at Fellowship Square Historic Mesa. Chaplain Kurt encourages participation in the process of grief by connecting with others, creating new traditions, and practicing coping skills. Read More

Discover essential tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in senior living communities. From nutrient-dense foods to social dining, these practical suggestions support the well-being of seniors in both assisted living and independent living settings. Read More

October 6th through October 12th is Fire Prevention Week. This week is a great reminder to focus on fire safety. This year's theme, "Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!™," highlights the importance of having working smoke alarms, especially for seniors who face a higher risk of fire-related dangers. It's important to ensure that smoke alarms are installed, tested, and well-maintained. We encourage you to make an evacuation plan and participate in fire drills to be prepared. Fellowship Square Historic Mesa is determined to educate our seniors and keep them safe in the event of a fire. Read More

You might be surprised to learn just how much the foods you eat can impact your mental and emotional health. Jayne Reynolds, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist has some interesting things to share that could have you feeling more energetic and upbeat. Read on ... Read More

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the dangers of skin cancer and how to prevent it. Read More

April 22nd is Earth Day. What better time to get your hands dirty and enjoy a little gardening? Learn about the many health benefits that come from this most enjoyable activity. Read More

When we retire, it is important to continue to stay physically active and maintain social activities. A wonderful way to combine these, and feel the reward of giving back to the community, is volunteering. That's why we provide so many opportunities to do just that for our residents at Fellowship Square Historic Mesa. Read More

Food allergies and sensitivities are on the rise, affecting millions of Americans, many of them Seniors. While some reactions are mild, others can be life-threatening. Abundant Life Nutrition & Wellness Center shares the origins of food allergies and sensitivities, advice on how to distinguish between the two, and the best ways to prevent, treat, and manage them for a better quality of life. Read More

While it is often served in a relaxing setting, it may be that the tea contains soothing compounds. So, what are the medicinal properties of tea? Well, the answer is it depends on the tea. Read More

The world wide web offers some incredible ways to learn and connect through technology, but it can also be a breeding ground for scams. With October’s designation as National Cyber Security Month, Fellowship Square Historic Mesa offers some cyber security tips to keep seniors (and their assets) safe. Read More

Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed this week, May 23 through May 27, Heat Awareness Week, and Friday, May 27 is recognized nationally as National Heat Awareness Day. Overexposure to heat can cause serious illness, particularly for seniors in some cases. Fellowship Square offers tips to help seniors stay cool this summer. Read More

While there are factors that can predict your stroke risk, many Arizonans rarely grasp that they could be as much at risk as those in Arizona senior living. Medical professionals advise getting your lab tests done every five years until you turn 65, and then they recommend annual check-ups. Read More

Arthritis Awareness Month is a good time to look at the value of exercise, which can boost senior health and wellness all year round. See what one of the fitness & wellness specialists at Fellowship Square’s assisted living Mesa community has to say. Read More

The most obvious benefit of pet ownership for seniors might be fending off loneliness. And having a pet can help create structure and routine for seniors as well as encourage them to increase their physical activity through daily dog walks, for example. Read More

When it comes to you’re the physical health of your heart, there are four surprisingly easy ways to cause irreparable damage. Read More

We know that along with aging come changes in vision, range of motion and cognitive response so we’d like to offer these driving suggestions and reminders for Arizona seniors who drive. Read More

We all know that summers in Mesa, AZ can get very hot. Many say it’s a small price to pay for the amazingly beautiful weather that we are blessed to enjoy nine months of the year. Well, very hot is about to become dangerous, especially for seniors. According to our latest forecast from the National Weather Service, central Arizona is under an Extreme Heat Warning with dangerously hot conditions and afternoon temperatures climbing to as high as 118 degrees for the next seven days. With this in mind, we want to make sure that our Fellowship Square Historic Mesa residents, staff, family members and others are aware of the dangerous consequences of heat exposure and how to prevent them. Read More

At some point in life, everyone must deal with and accept losing a loved one. An important thing to remember is that there really is no right or wrong way to cope with grieving the loss of a loved one. What seniors and others need to recognize is that grieving is a natural response to loss and there will be many different emotions attached to that loss. Seniors in particular experience this type of loss more frequently so here are some thoughts to help them cope as they walk through a season of grieving. Read More

Social isolation during Covid-19 is harder for seniors than we think. Fellowship Square Historic Mesa is working to help their independent and assisted living residents amidst the pandemic. Read More

As the Covid-19 pandemic stretches into its third month in Arizona and our safety measures for dining, activities and visits must continue, we have looked beyond addressing our residents’ basic physical needs like meals, medical care and activities of daily living. Find out what we are doing at Fellowship Square Historic Mesa to help reduce the "cabin fever" that most of us, especially our senior residents, are experiencing. Read More

Our independent living seniors are among the most vulnerable people during the COVID-10 Pandemic. We're working hard to make sure that our seniors are safe and cared for. We're addressing people's concerns for the senior community within this blog post. Read More

In response to Arizona Governor Ducey's declaration of a public health emergency Fellowship Square Historic Mesa has put an action plan in place for COVID-19. Read More

Come to our free event to see how the lucky live, at Fellowship Square Historic Mesa. Take a tour, enjoy a Irish luncheon buffet with Irish musical & more! Read More

Continuing to enhance our senior living community Fellowship Square Historic Mesa is happy to share that the Independent Living community is now a keyless door lock property, which improves the security and convenience for our residents. Read More

From weight loss to poor hygiene, experts recommend using holiday visits with elderly relatives to watch for signs they may need to think about choosing an independent or assisted living facility earlier than anticipated. Read More

You may have experienced sticker-shock when you first saw rent prices for independent living communities. Don’t despair - rent in independent living often includes several things that a regular apartment does not so you have to look at the whole picture. Read More

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Fellowship Square Historic Mesa has onsite outpatient rehab for seniors as part of their Healthcare Services, which all residents and community have access to. This allows convenience of care for the senior living campus. Read More

Volunteering is a great activity for all and the seniors who live at Fellowship Square Historic Mesa love to give back to the community. They also really appreciate it when community volunteers help them like students from Benedictine University of Mesa. These young athletes came to our continuing care community in Mesa and helped enhance our common areas. 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

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

A house call from a Doctor might be from the past but is still utilized today. Dr. House Visits is a service that will bring primary medical care to our residents right in their own Fellowship Square Historic Mesa Independent Living apartments or Oasis Assisted Living or Memory Care home. Read More

Memory support is crucial for people struggling with Dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease. Many families turn to Fellowship Square Historic Mesa when they need memory care for their loved one. Read More

Supportive Services can help our residents stay independent longer. When they need a little more help than our standard independent living or assisted living services provide, we can bring caregivers to their apartment to help with things like medication reminders, shower and dressing assistance, meal preparation or help to the dining room, escorts to activities or even walking the dog. Read More

Our residents participated in National Senior Fitness Day in May. We hosted the community to join the residents in some of their wellness activities. The independent living residents enjoy staying active and working out with their friends, and having members of the Mesa community join us was fun! Read More

Fellowship Square Historic Mesa is offering a FREE Community Event, June 8, 2018, for people looking for a long term care solution and aren't sure if independent living is the right option for them or their loved ones. 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

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

Our Social Accountability Plan is a crucial part of our mission. Learn about the important resources, education and services we provide to the community as a Center of Aging Excellence. Read More