Join us for made-to-order omelets, mimosas, informational speakers and good company. As a service to our community, Still Hopes presents Brunch & Learn, a series of programs designed to help answer questions about retirement options, wellness, and the sale of a home.
Come enjoy homemade brunch – with a lively presentation on the side. We invite you to attend one or more of these programs on dates that fit your busy schedule.
Housing Values and Your Future
Morris Lyles, Broker in Charge, ERA Wilder Realty, Inc.
Nov. 17 & 29 / Jan. 10 & 19 / Feb. 2 & 16
The Seven Elements of Wellness
Denise Heimlich, Director of Wellness, Still Hopes
Nov. 29 / Dec. 8 & 20 / Feb. 2
Smart Planning, Good Moves
Katherine J. Anderson, owner Katherine Anderson Design-Interiors
Nov. 17 / Dec. 8 & 20 / Jan. 10 & 19 / Feb. 16
RSVP to Meredith George at 803-739-5040 or mgeorge@stillhopes.org
Due to inclemate weather, the Rummage Sale has been rescheduled for
this Saturday, October 8, 7:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Parking lot of Solutions for Living office
Corner of Knox Abbott Drive and 9th Street in West Columbia next to First Citizen’s Bank.
For a map and directions, click here.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE GO TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
One of the normal effects of growing older is the body’s lessened ability to cool itself in hot summer temperatures. The best defense against the heat of summer is to drink plenty of fluids. Symptoms of hyperthermia or heatstroke include
• Lack of energy
• Lack of appetite
• Dizziness
• Muscle cramps
• Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
• Excessive weakness
• Breathing problems
• Dry skin with no perspiration
• Chest pain
To help someone who may be experiencing heatstroke
• Loosen clothing
• Elevate the head above the body
• Drink cool water or eat ice chips
• Bathe the head and body in cool water
• Seek medical assistance
To learn more about heatroke or how Solutions for Living at Home can help you stay cool this summer, call 803.223-6172.
On July 20 Solutions for Living at Home will partner with USC’s Cancer Research Center to present “WE CAN! Prevent, Treat, and Beat Colon Cancer” for staff, residents, and the West Columbia/Cayce community. The program is supported by a grant from The Duke Endowment, and is free and open to the public — no products or services will be sold. Topics include colon cancer awareness, and information and resources on getting screened for colon cancer.
The event will be held in the Garden Room at Still Hopes from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. No registration is required.
You are invited to participate in the first ever national survey of family members of residents living in continuing care retirement communities. Your feedback will help shape the future of housing for older adults relative to services, programs, amenities, and lifestyle offerings. Click here to participate. Please submit your responses by May 27.
Award winning writer Martha Lear spoke with Jon Keith about her timely book: “Where Did I Leave My Glasses: The What, When, Where of NORMAL Memory Loss.” This interview will relieve many of the worries about memory loss and Alzheimer’s. It is a very entertaining interview and a wonderful book. Take a listen!!
Click here to listen to the audio track interview with Martha Lear
Martha Weinman Lear authored two bestselling books: Heartsounds (which was made into a Peabody award-winning film) and The Child Worshipers. A former staff writer for the New York Times Magazine, Lear continues to write articles for national magazines. She lives in New York City with her husband, screenwriter Albert Ruben.
To receive future editions of Interviews & Insights with Jon Keith, sign up to receive the Still Hopes blog via email. Also be sure to listen in every Thursday to WISRadio’s live broadcast from Still Hopes. You can listen from your computer at StillHopes.org.
This is the second in a series of interesting interviews conducted by our very own Jon Keith (Director of Marketing at Still Hopes). From time-to-time Jon will share his Interviews & Insights that will include audio recordings of his broadcasts on Public Radio.
This is Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Gene Cohen. We have had lot of positive feedback about this interview. We had one person order his book for her son’s birthday. There are a lot of books out now to help baby boomers deal with how to slow the physical aging process or how to have a financially secure retirement. However, Dr. Gene Cohen chooses a unique direction: he shows how to be a creative individual well into old age. Replete with anecdotes of famous and not-so-famous people doing incredibly creative things (e.g., architect I.M. Pei designing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum at 79), whether for the good of humanity or simply for their own families, the book The Creative Age: Awakening Human Potential in the Second Half of Life.
At the time of our conversation, Dr. Cohen was director of the Center on Aging, Health and Humanities at George Washington University. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2009, but his wit, humor and intellect still shines through in this interview I had with him. I hope you enjoy it.
Click here to listen to the Interview with Dr. Cohen Part 2 audio track.
To receive future editions of Interviews & Insights with Jon Keith, sign up to receive the Still Hopes blog via email. Or visit our website at www.StillHopes.org.
This is the first in a series of interesting interviews conducted by our very own Jon Keith (Director of Marketing at Still Hopes). From time-to-time Jon will share his Interviews & Insights that will include audio recordings of his broadcasts on Public Radio.
There are a lot of books out now to help baby boomers deal with how to slow the physical aging process or how to have a financially secure retirement. However, Dr. Gene Cohen chooses a unique direction: he shows how to be a creative individual well into old age. Replete with anecdotes of famous and not-so-famous people doing incredibly creative things (e.g., architect I.M. Pei designing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum at 79), whether for the good of humanity or simply for their own families, the book The Creative Age: Awakening Human Potential in the Second Half of Life is an inspiration as was my interview the author.
At the time of our conversation, Dr. Cohen was director of the Center on Aging, Health and Humanities at George Washington University. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2009, but his wit, humor and intellect still shines through in this interview I had with him. I hope you enjoy it.
(Click here to listen to the Interview Gene Cohen audio track).
To receive future editions of Interviews & Insights with Jon Keith, sign up to receive the Still Hopes blog via email. Or visit our website at www.StillHopes.org.
Think Faster. Focus Better. Remember More. Drive Safer.
At Still Hopes we now offer the PositScience® Brain Fitness Training Program.
Yes, you can Train Your Brain! You can also help maintain your driving independence with DriveSharp™. This program will help improve visual processing, sharpen visual precision and improve visual working memory.
Contact the Still Hopes Director of Wellness at 803-739-5034. Or visit our website for more information about the DriveSharp™ course and all of the Wellness and Fitness Classes offered at Still Hopes.
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Wellness Still Hopes Retirement Community has launched a brand new website.
This cutting edge site has all the information anyone would want to know about Still Hopes in one convenient place. www.stillhopes.org
“We are proud of our new user- friendly, information-packed website and look forward to extending our reach to the community and the world with social media tools, a Blog and photo albums on our Face Book page.” Jon Keith, Still Hopes Director of Marketing.
The new website is multi-faceted and interactive. The website will be a source of information for current residents, future residents, employees and those who just want to learn more about Still Hopes. We’re presenting everything from our new Google Calendar for fitness classes, to lists of on-site educational sessions, concerts and job opportunities. It’s all there.
Visit www.stillhopes.org where you can join our E-list, subscribe to email alerts from our blog page and become a fan of our Facebook page.
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