Free Events Throughout the Month Are Open to the Public and Will Feature Presentation by Health and Nutrition Professionals, Healthy Cooking Demonstrations and Lunch, and Food Drive for Food Bank of The Salvation Army
PHARR, TX (August 6, 2015) – As Americans of all ages continue to discover the positive impact of healthy eating on daily living, seniors in the Rio Grande Valley are invited to several wellness-related events including a “Superfood for Super Seniors Event” on Thurs., August 13, to learn more about the ways that certain foods can improve their overall wellness. The Superfood event will be held at The Gardens at Brook Ridge, a new, state-of-the-art, all-inclusive assisted living and memory care community in Pharr, and is just one element of the community’s annual Wellness Month initiative. Held every August, Wellness Month empowers residents and local seniors to “Get Informed, Get Fit, Get Restored & Give Back” through numerous wellness-focused activities, inspirational events and advice from informative, expert speakers.
The Superfood for Super Seniors Event at The Gardens at Brook Ridge, which will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., will feature:
“Eating well is important for everyone at all ages, yet as we mature it becomes increasingly beneficial to incorporate nutrient-rich foods into our diet to promote a variety of health benefits,” said Denise Park, director of wellness for Sunshine Retirement Living, operators of The Gardens at Brook Ridge and 20 other retirement communities in the United States. “When you combine healthy eating with ample exercise, plenty of sleep, and a positive environment, research demonstrates that seniors can enjoy longer and more active lives. Each of our events, including our Wellness Month ‘Superfood for Seniors’ event, are geared toward educating and empowering seniors to seek out the best options to live the healthiest lives possible.”
Additional Wellness Month activities in August at The Gardens at Brook Ridge that are open to the public include:
Local seniors interested in attending these events can access a calendar online at TheGardensRet.com, request a copy via email or mail, or stop by for more information.
“At The Gardens at Brook Ridge, our primary focus is to offer a welcoming and safe environment for our residents and one that helps sustain health and wellness from multiple aspects,” said Santos Barrientos, executive director of The Gardens at Brook Ridge. “Here, we take healthy eating very seriously and ensure that the meals we serve are created to help our residents thrive and feel great. We hope that our Superfood for Super Seniors event, as well as the other wellness events we have planned in August, will help other seniors in and around Pharr learn more about the simple ways they can become healthier and happier too.”
The Gardens at Brook Ridge is located at 1201 West Ridge Road in Pharr. For more information, contact us at (956) 588-2608 or visit www.TheGardensRet.com or email TheGardens@SunshineRet.com.
About The Gardens at Brook Ridge
The Gardens at Brook Ridge is a warm, welcoming assisted living and memory care community for those who desire completely customizable and personalized continuing care. The Gardens provides resort-style living with resident-centered care in a secure and safe environment encouraging residents to feel independent, safe and engaged. The community features 65 assisted living suites on the first and second floors in studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom configurations. Memory Care at “The Terraces” offers residents private, semi-private and shared suites with private entrances and a dedicated staff focused on caring for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. All residents receive weekly housekeeping, complimentary utilities and cable TV. For added security, each apartment comes with safety pull-cords and location-based pendants for residents to wear. Residents enjoy three delicious, chef-prepared meals daily and all-day coffee bar with healthy snacks and fruits. A comprehensive wellness program to encourage socialization and healthy living includes an extensive activity calendar, fitness center and pool, movies in the on-site theater, a café, library, chapel and several spacious indoor common and sitting areas among beautiful grounds and landscaping. The Gardens at Brook Ridge also provides transportation with a dedicated wheelchair accessible bus to take residents to local doctor appointments, shopping, and neighborhood events. For more information, please visit www.TheGardensRet.com.
About Sunshine Retirement Living
Based in Bend, OR Sunshine Retirement Living manages 20 retirement communities in eight states, offering senior apartments, independent living, assisted living and memory care. A family-owned business with 20 years in the senior housing industry, Sunshine Retirement Living’s mission is to be the preferred senior living provider offering value, choice and independence while promoting health and social interaction that exceeds residents’ expectations and enriches the lives of both residents and staff. By providing meals, housekeeping, activities, transportation, utilities and in-house management staff, Sunshine Retirement Living continues to build an unparalleled community feeling in each property. For more information, visit www.SunshineRet.com or connect with us socially.
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