Fellowship Square Blog

Fellowship Square Historic Mesa’s own Activity Coordinator Laura K. Ontiveros, CNP recently received the exciting news that the campus has been awarded the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant from The Arizona Commission on the Arts. The funds will be used to offer residents a one-of-a-kind art and education program. Read More

One of the best parts of retirement and the Golden Years is having the time and freedom to travel! As the Valley of the Sun continues its heat streak, there is no better time to get out of town on an adventure. Fellowship Square offers ideas for vacations as well as travel tips for seniors, especially those that suffer with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. Read More

Some of the best years of one’s life occur in the “golden years.” These are the days of relaxation, but also of explorations and freedoms that come with retirement. Fellowship Square reminds seniors of the very best parts of aging! Read More

Celebrations bring joy to the everyday. But they can also cause anxiety and stress for the elderly that may not understand the purpose of the celebration due to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. However, that doesn’t mean all celebrations should be ignored. Fellowship Square offers tips to honor special anniversaries, birthdays and holidays with senior loved ones. Read More

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With the 4th of July just around the corner, it’s important to think about how to appropriately include elderly and senior loved one in the patriotic celebrations. However, large crowds of festivals, and the loud noises of fireworks might not be the type of festivities that seniors feel comfortable partaking in —communicating plans clearly is key in order for the entire family to have a fun and safe Independence Day! Fellowship Square offers tips for multi-generational family fun this 4th of July. Read More

With the official onset of summer comes the real “treat” — three-digit temperatures that prompt heat advisories warning residents against spending too much time out in the desert hiking or biking. Swimming is a fantastic alternative to these outdoor workouts. It allows seniors to get their exercise while beating the heat, and there are so many other advantages to this low-impact activity. Read More

The third week in June is recognized as Men’s Health Week. However, just one week of health awareness won’t make much of a difference — maintaining one’s health requires daily attention especially as people age. Fellowship Square believes that the health of senior males should be monitored all year round to help with early detection of male-prone health concerns. With that, Fellowship Square offers the following tips to ensure men’s health well into the Golden Years. 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