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 →
Not Just His Game, Oh: Why Bingo Is Great for Your Health
When you think of the game “Bingo”, you think of it as a simple way to happily pass the time. Usually held in churches, community centers, retirement homes, or care centers such as Rockaway, Bingo often takes up a weekly, if not daily slot on the calendar of events. Bingo originated in 16th century Italy.. read more →
Surprise! Giving Thanks Improves Your Health – Here Are 5 Ways
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and its main focus is on giving gratitude for all we have. Of course the other focus is on the food, glorious food. While it’s a good thing that the high-fat, high-calorie, high-cholesterol, high-sugar menu of Thanksgiving is limited to once a year, surprisingly, the reason behind commemorating the holiday.. read more →
Autumn’s Advantages
Autumn. The fall season. The time when bright heat gives way to subtle cool, when green leaves transform to oranges, reds, and yellows. The time when school’s been in session for almost a month, and there’s a few-week stretch of straight routine before Halloween, Veteran’s Day, and Thanksgiving kick in. All told, autumn provides a.. 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 →