Fellowship Square Blog

Many types of therapy can improve the health and well-being of seniors. There is no “one-size-fits-all” solution when it comes to various methods. From art therapy to pet therapy, some people may respond better to specific therapies than others. Pet therapy has been used to help seniors who may be lonely and need a companion, but the benefits of pet therapy go beyond that! Read more... Read More

Fellowship Square and its staff supports learning at any age and understands the importance of ongoing education as a form of therapy and growth for residents of the senior living communities. In fact, Fellowship Square’s Historic Mesa facility now offers residents the Fellowship University program encompassing four five-week classes — completely free of charge. Each course is taught by professionals in their fields and encourages residents to thrive and continue their love of learning, with a certification of completion given to each “student” at the end of the class. Read More

American Heart Month continues this February, serving as a time to raise awareness about heart health in hopes of preventing heart disease. However, heart health is important all year round — not just for one month! Fellowship Square delves deeper into tips for maintaining a healthy heart. Read More

The Golden Years are all about relaxation and enjoyment! Many seniors finally have the time to travel, adventure and explore their lives in another way after retirement. However, even for active seniors that are young at heart (and mind, body, and soul!), it’s important to keep safety in mind at all times. Fellowship Square shares the following safety tips: Read More

A three-day weekend is a great opportunity for friends and family members to get together with their beloved seniors. With many schools and businesses closed Monday in honor of President’s Day, it’s a great time to plan a fun weekend or even a quick trip with a multi-generational family or a group of friends. Fellowship Square shares some fun three-day weekend ideas. Read More

Out with January and in with February! The year is flying by and it will be Valentine’s Day in just a matter of weeks. With a day dedicated to love on the horizon, Fellowship Square offers the following “sweet” ideas for making Valentine’s Day extra special for beloved seniors this year. Read More

When seniors get to a point in their lives that they chose to downsize or move into a senior living community for convenience, amenities and or health monitoring and services, relocating can bring up a number of emotions — good and some not so good. Fellowship Square understands that this can be a large and complex step, but encourages seniors moving into a new situation (especially here!) to make themselves at home… with a few of the following tips. Read More

Fellowship Square offers the following reasons and ways to help those looking for extra comfort, love and support in the new year connect with God. Read More

It is with heavy hearts that the Fellowship Square staff shares the news of board member Sharon Kay Johnson-Shannon’s passing. Read More

For many people, the hustle bustle of the holiday season is exciting and even energizing. However, for seniors that are ailing, have memory issues, are limited in mobility or dealing with other issues, the holidays can cause added stress. Read More