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Events & Health Education
Throughout the year at our Franciscan Communities many different special events are offered to the residents, as well as to those residing outside the community. One week might feature a senior exercise program and the next might feature a guest speaker sharing his or her expertise regarding hip and knee replacement. Then, later in the month, there might be a holiday barbeque with live music, a choir performance in the chapel or any of the countless other fun, relaxing and educational events that are regularly scheduled at Franciscan Communities.

In addition, we believe that seniors can benefit greatly by learning more about the benefits of exercise, positive aging and other health-related matters. That's why we will use this valuable space to share important health education with you.

Events

Health Education

March is National Nutrition Month
Every March the American Dietetic Association sponsors National Nutrition Month, which is an educational and informational campaign. Since you’ll soon be packing away sweaters and unpacking your shorts and active wear, now is a good
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Winter is rough on the skin
Snow and ice can make driving treacherous during the winter, but did you know that winter could be just as hazardous to your skin? The cold temperatures, biting winds, low humidity and indoor heating can cause dry, irritable and crack
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Eating out healthily at restaurants
Fettucine Alfredo, twice-baked lasagna, a half-pound bacon double cheeseburger and just about anything that comes swimming in cheese sauce might sound appetizing. The truth is none of those things will help your arteries and heart do
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Diet soda linked to heart risks
People who drank more than one diet soda each day developed the same risks for heart disease as those who downed sugary regular soda, a large but inconclusive study found. The results surprised the researchers who expected to see a
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Cancer Control Month
April is National Cancer Control Month and a time where the nation highlights the fact that the fight against the disease continues, notes the advances that have been made during the past year and rededicates the ongoing battle with th
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Franciscan Communities utilizing pet therapy as wellness programming.
There is a resident at St. Mary Healthcare Center in Lafayette, Ind., that has a special connection with birds. He tries to visit the community’s aviary every day and when he does he whistles to the birds and they whistle back.

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Life-enrichment department can help maintain fitness indoors this winter
Like bears, many seniors hibernate in the winter.

Rather than maintaining their dedication to health, fitness and exercise, many older adults replace their daily outdoor walks and health regimen with extra time in bed, in
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