Fellowship Square Blog

Fellowship Square offers tips for seniors and their caregivers on how to prioritize mental health and well-being. Read More

In honor of Healthy Aging Month, Fellowship Square offers tips for people of all ages who want to live their lives to the fullest at any age, but especially into their senior years. Read More

Grandparents Day is honored annually on the first Sunday after Labor Day. Beyond celebrating grandparents, Fellowship Square takes a look at the history of this holiday and how families can honor it this year. Read More

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. Fellowship Square takes a look at the dangers of prescription and non-prescription overdose and how seniors can prevent the risks. Read More

With a few more months of monsoon season ahead, Fellowship Square offers monsoon safety tips for seniors. Read More

Fellowship Square advises how to safely enjoy the sun this summer — while protecting the skin. Read More

Wednesday, May 25 is National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the country’s largest older adult promotional event focused on health and wellness. Fellowship Square shares the following health and fitness tips in honor of this day. Read More

In honor of National Donate Life Month, Fellowship Square shares more information about the decision to donate. Read More

Tax Day is coming up! With Monday, April 18 being the day 2021 taxes need to be filed by, some seniors may be well into the process already. For those that are still wrapping them up, Fellowship Square offers the following tips. Read More

Fellowship Square encourages seniors to maintain healthy kidneys in honor of National Kidney Month. Read More

Fellowship Square offers the following tips for seniors that want to eat clean and healthy in the name of National Nutrition Month. Read More

Fellowship Square offers the following ways in which seniors can prepare for Lent and be successful in the days following. Read More

February isn’t just about Valentine’s Day, it’s American Heart Month! In the spirit of self-love and care, Fellowship Square offers seniors heart-healthy tips. Read More

In 2022, Fellowship Square encourages seniors to live their best lives and discover their best selves. With the help of some resolutions, and these tips on how to stick with them, this can be their best year yet! Read More

Fellowship Square offers some tips for celebrating New Year’s Eve and making resolutions for 2022! Read More

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, a lot of emphasis is placed upon gratitude. While Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to show appreciation to others (and to oneself!), gratitude is a valuable asset to use all year round. And studies even show that having gratitude can help create happiness. Fellowship Square dives into this topic and offers advice to seniors on how to be more grateful, starting now! Read More

November is recognized as COPD Awareness Month. In honor of that recognition, Fellowship Square takes a closer look at what chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is and how seniors can protect themselves from this disease. Read More

Falls Prevention Awareness Week, recognized from September 20 through 24 this year (with Falls Prevention Day occurring on Wednesday, September 22), is a campaign designed to help bring awareness to preventing falls. While many may think that falling is a natural part of aging, the National Council on Aging states falls can be prevented. Fellowship Square delves further into the topic of fall prevention. Read More

September has been designated as World Alzheimer’s Month by Alzheimer’s Disease International, which launches an international campaign every year to help bring awareness to this disease. September 2021 is the 10th anniversary of this global awareness campaign. In honor of this Fellowship Square shares the following information about Alzheimer’s Disease. Read More

Fellowship Square offers seniors tips for maintaining eye health as they age. Read More

Earth Day is recognized around the world for just one “official” day a year, but honoring Mother Earth through conservation practices is something seniors (and everyone!) can do every single day. Fellowship Square encourages seniors to consider how they can become more eco-conscious this Earth Day. Read More

Fellowship Square reveals some important facts about seniors and stress and mechanisms to help them cope with them. Read More

On Easter Sunday, Christians will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Fellowship Square offers safe tips to help seniors honor the rise of Christ this year. Read More

In honor of National Nutrition Month, Fellowship Square offers seniors tips for nutritional eating in the name of health. Read More

Fellowship Square aims to help seniors “wake up” to the importance of the proper amount of sleep and how to promote quality sleep in the name of health with the following tips and advice. Read More

March is designated as National Kidney Month, a time to understand the risks of and ways to prevent kidney disease as well as raise awareness about it. In honor of this vital organ, Fellowship Square shares some tips for kidney health and kidney disease prevention. Read More

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month, a time dedicated to bringing awareness to the important health topic of eyesight health and educating people about how they can prevent age-related vision loss and low vision. Fellowship Square takes a peek into this topic and sheds some light on how seniors can care for their vision as they age. Read More

Fellowship Square offers some safe and fun ways for seniors to recognize Fat Tuesday and prepare for Lent. Read More

This February, Fellowship Square encourages seniors to get heart-healthy! It’s never too late to care for one’s heart, body and mind. So, in honor of American Heart Health Month and preserving seniors’ quality of life, we have several tips for a healthy heart. Read on to learn more. Read More

It’s been a long and lonely road for many seniors since the onset of COVID-19 last year, and there have been many developments and theories about the best ways to combat the virus and protect one’s self from contracting it. Luckily now in Arizona the vaccine is available to all seniors 65 and older, and the process for administering the shots seems to be smoothing out. One of the theories that has been questioned is whether a humidifier can help prevent seniors from contracting COVID-19. Fellowship Square explores the current research as it related to if and how these machines can be of benefit. Read More

There is no doubt it has been a difficult year with the health concerns surrounding COVID-19 at the forefront of many seniors’ minds. And, unfortunately, as the year finally comes to a close, comes another “downer” — Seasonal Affective Disorder. Fellowship Square discusses this disorder, why this year may impact seniors worse than in previous years, and tips to help combat it. Read More

Even though the valley’s daytime temperatures may not be indicative of the transition from summer, it’s time to celebrate the fall season! Read More

Fellowship Square shares tips for seniors to protect themselves against injury due to falling. Read More

Fellowship Square offers the following vaccination tips in honor of NIAM. 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 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

As Global Wellness Day rapidly approaches this Saturday, June 9, Fellowship Square brings awareness for overall wellness. With the following easy tips, seniors can enjoy their golden years in their best health and mindset possible by setting lifestyle goals and achieving them. Read More

These days, there are many colors associated with disease and disease prevention. The representative color for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness is purple – and the month to recognize these conditions and raise awareness for them is June. Fellowship Square shares how going purple this June can help make a difference. Read More

This Wednesday, May 30, 2018, marks the 25th anniversary of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, which takes place annually on the last Wednesday of May. This date is dedicated to the awareness of keeping older Americans healthy and fit. More than 100,000 older adults are expected to participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations around the country this Wednesday, according to FitnessDay.com. Read More

For many people, Memorial Day marks the end of school, the unofficial start of summer and the all-important three-day weekend. However, for seniors and residents of Fellowship Square and military families, the day has much deeper significance. Read More

May marks Arthritis Awareness Month, as it is one of the most widespread health conditions in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In honor of this month, Fellowship Square looks at remedies, treatments, and methods to soothe pain and stiffness and more. 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

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

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

In honor of March being “Save Your Vision” month, Fellowship Square advises seniors to maintain their eye health. Read More

February has been dubbed American Heart Month. In honor of this important organ — and the fact that Valentine’s Day, the holiday dedicated to all things heart-related — Fellowship Square offers residents and seniors tips on how to keep a healthy (and happy!) heart… not just in February, but all year long. Read More

February has also been designated as American Heart Month, and February 2 is “National Go Red Day” in honor of women’s cardiovascular disease awareness. Read More

Fellowship Square Announces Launch of Fellowship Square University: New Program Answers the Call for More Educational Programs at Senior Living Community Read More

The 14th edition of the LeadingAge Ziegler 150 (LZ 150) has been released, and Christian Care Companies repeatedly ranked on several of the annual report’s lists! Read More

Christian Care Nursing Center’s overall five star rating continues! Read More

November is dedicated to honoring family members, friends and others that provide care for their relatives and loved ones. During National Family Caregivers month, recognition is given to these selfless people! Read More

November 11 serves as a special day of recognition and remembrance for Americans across the country. For those who served, their families and loved ones, Veterans Day is important to recognize. Read More

October marks the onset of flu season in Arizona. With the new season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released suggestions regarding getting the flu shot for the 2017-2018 season. Read More

September is recognized as Healthy Aging Month, a time to honor the golden period in a senior’s life. It’s also a time to consider some ways to refocus on the importance of getting and staying healthy. Fellowship Square offers the following five tips for healthy, happy aging. Read More

Meet Jane Reynolds, Fellowship Square's Chaplain who has been on staff for ten years! Read More

National Senior Citizens Day is August 21! We encourage loved ones and friends to reach out to the special senior citizens in their lives on this day, offering five fun and special ways to recognize a senior citizen! Read More

We believe in working together with our Residents and their families to ensure that we are meeting the needs of their loved one. In this spirit we share new findings about antibiotic resistance and urinary tract infection (UTI). Read More

The Alzheimer’s Association has dedicated itself to finding a cure — and encourages others to “Go Purple” in June to spread awareness and learn about the truths and misconceptions surrounding Alzheimer’s in order to help end the disease for good. Read More

Arthritis Awareness Month brings attention to those dealing with this type of chronic pain and their loved ones to help detect early symptoms and follow the right steps to ensure proper care and treatment. While it’s important to consult a physician to determine whether you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of arthritis, there are some indicatives clues. Read More

On March 1, LeadingAge sponsored a fitness challenge for seniors that included a variety of athletic events, such as Wii Bowling, an obstacle course, a basketball bounce and a half mile walk. Read More

Christian Care Nursing Center’s overall five star rating is stronger than ever before! The center’s quality measure rating increased from three stars to five stars. Read More

Christian Care Phoenix Outpatient Rehab is now certified to offer a globally recognized program to help Parkinson’s disease patients. LSVT Global, Inc. pioneered two programs, LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG, which are innovative and clinically-proven methods for improving communication and movement in individuals with Parkinson’s dise Read More