Stay Steady: Key Tips and Expert Advice for Preventing Falls
Falls are a major concern for older adults and those who care for them. Over 3 million older people visit the emergency room each year due to a fall, resulting in over $80 billion in medical costs. Falls are not only costly but also painful and can significantly impede one’s recovery and wellness. Among adults […]
Transform Your Wellbeing with Tai Chi
Regular exercise is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and one practice that stands out for its unique approach is tai chi. This ancient Chinese martial art, originally designed for self-defense, has evolved into a gentle, low-impact exercise that combines physical movement with mental focus. Often described as “moving meditation,” tai chi offers a range […]
Staying Cool: Summer Fitness Tips
During the summer, it’s essential to continue exercising despite the soaring temperatures. Living in the desert can make this more challenging due to the intense daytime heat. However, there are various ways to stay active and maintain fitness goals even in 110-degree weather. Turn Your Living Room into a Gym Transform your living room or […]
Warm Welcomes: The Heart of Friendly Communities
Moving into a new place can feel overwhelming at first for you, as it takes time to get familiar with your new surroundings and establish a comfortable living space. When you choose to move into a Sun Health Life Care Community, you’ll be surrounded by folks in similar stages of life enjoying it to the […]
Learning For Your Health
Lifelong learning, the continuous pursuit of knowledge, regardless of age, helps exercise your mind. It also leads to better cognitive and emotional health. One way to pursue lifelong learning is through the Community Education program offered by Sun Health. This program provides knowledge and awareness for the community. Most classes are of no cost to […]
Can Type 2 diabetes lead to heart disease?
Diabetes and heart disease have a direct connection, with the diabetic up to four times more likely to die from heart attack. The good news? It’s manageable, even preventable. The impact of diabetes Many older adults struggle with diabetes, or linger at the tipping point between abnormally high blood sugar and a formal diagnosis. But […]
Healthy and Budget Grocery Shopping Tips
Grocery shopping can be a lot of work, especially trying to stay within a budget and on track with healthy eating. But with some planning, it can be a rewarding and efficient experience. Below are a few tips to follow for a nutritional way to shop and eat. Meal plan Creating a meal plan is […]
Meet Our Memory Care Navigator
Deanna Zamorano has recently been hired as a Memory Care Navigator at the Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing. Deanna holds a Master of Science degree in Healthcare Delivery from Arizona State University and is a Registered Nurse. Additionally, she has a Clinical Case Manager certification (CCM). With over ten years of experience in […]
What Should You Weigh? Common Weight Loss Questions, Answered
It’s great to want to be healthy and in shape, but there’s often a lot of confusion and uncertainty about how to reach your weight loss goals the right way. It can be frustrating when you feel stuck and aren’t making any progress, or maybe you’ve even taken a few steps in the wrong direction. […]
Keeping Heart Healthy
Commit to good heart health in the New Year By Gretchen Pahia Congestive heart failure is one of the most prevalent conditions among older Valley residents. In fact, 5.7 million Americans over the age of 65 are affected by congestive heart failure each year. While it is a dangerous condition, it can be prevented and […]
