Visitors Policy
We are happy to announce that visitation is open for all residents. Please keep in mind that all visits will have to follow CDC guidelines for infection control, which can include, but are not limited to the wearing of PPE and social distancing. Visitors that are exhibiting signs or symptoms of Covid-19 or that have.. read more →
Gardening could be the hobby that helps you live to 100
Many of the world’s centenarians share one common hobby: gardening. Could you extend your life and drop your stress by taking up the pursuit, too? D Dan Buettner has studied five places around the world where residents are famed for their longevity: Okinawa in Japan, Nicoya in Costa Rica, Icaria in Greece, and Loma Linda.. read more →
Video: Lydia Shares Gardening Tips
Looking for a rewarding and therapeutic hobby? Need some inspiration getting your garden looking great for summer? Want to rebound from a rough New York winter on the Rockaway Peninsula? Take a few minutes and let Lydia inspire you with her tips. read more →
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every year in October, there is an annual health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities in order to raise awareness about this disease. If you are suffering from the disease, rest assured, you are not alone in this battle. If you are healthy then this will help you reduce the risk and prevent the.. read more →
Delicious and healthy ways to hydrate
23 Infused Water Ideas That Will Make You Forget About Soda Spa Fruit Infused Detox Water How to Make Your Own Fruit-Infused Waters Let us know your favorites! read more →
Fifteen benefits of drinking water
Adult humans are 60 percent water, and our blood is 90 percent water. There is no universally agreed quantity of water that must be consumed daily. Water is essential for the kidneys and other bodily functions. When dehydrated, the skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkling. Drinking water instead of soda can.. read more →
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
National Stroke Awareness Day was proclaimed in 1989 by President George H. W. Bush. It had been observed for many years before the proclamation. The Centers for Disease Control, the American Heart Association, World Stroke Campaign and many other have all participated in bringing education, research, and treatment on a global basis. Learn more: stroke.org read more →
April is National Poetry Month
Poetry is great way to use our minds to think about the hidden meanings in the words we read as well as people we know or events we witness. Take a few minutes and ponder this poem about after the winter. What does the end winter mean to you… After the Winter Some day, when.. read more →
Do you unplug?
We increasingly miss out on the important moments of our lives as we pass the hours with our noses buried in our devices. Today, March 1st, is National Day of Unplugging. Today is a good time to think about unplugging more often and taking advantage of the new found time in our lives to read.. read more →