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October 17, 2012
STOP AND “SMELL” THE LEAVES (WALKING IN THE SEASON OF AUTUMN)
As the fitness folks that I workout with already know (or I hope they do), working out has many benefits. These benefits are not limited to more energy, better health,…
August 9, 2012
Inspiration – comes in all shapes, sizes, ages and fitness levels
Our monthly health series is authored by Patrice Cahill – Fitness Manager at Aviv Centers for Living Inspiration, “an inspiring or animating action or influence”(1). This statement is clear by…
May 29, 2012
Join us for the 18th Annual Aviv-Ira Lexus Champions for Charity Golf Tournament on June 11
Aviv Centers for living is proud to have been chosen once again as the charity of choice by Ira Lexus for the 18th Annual Aviv-Ira Lexus Champions for Charity Golf…
May 23, 2012
Aviv Centers for Living team rides in the North Shore Tour de Cure
On Sunday, May 20th, Aviv Centers for Living was a sponsor for the North Shore Tour de Cure, one of a a series of fundraising cycling events held in 44…
May 16, 2012
May is National Geriatric Care Manager Month. Call us Monday, May 21 to see how we can help you!
May is National Geriatric Care Manager’s Month. This is a great time to remind yourself that providing care for an elderly family member is a challenging task and it is…
May 10, 2012
Nursing Homes and Antipsychotic Drugs: Ten Questions a Caregiver Needs to Ask
A recent, two-part series by Boston Globe correspondent Kay Lazar about the use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes has Bostonians buzzing. The article examines the use of these powerful…
April 20, 2012
Roll With it…and Stay Fit Four Fun Ways to Rock and Roll your Fitness Program!
Staying focused on fitness is challenging as anyone engaged in an ongoing fitness program can attest to. It takes diligence, motivation and memory to stay on track. Yes memory! Sometimes…
April 6, 2012
Passover Greetings
Passover is such a special time at Aviv Centers for Living as we enjoy the seders and look forward to spring. Here are a few favorite recipes from the Woodbridge…
April 3, 2012
Unlocking the Gifts Inside
Gifts, we are used to getting them for the holidays, our birthdays and special occasions. Normally these gifts are of a material nature but there are much more important gifts…
March 26, 2012
Fall Prevention Tips
Do you know that falls are the leading cause of injury in adults over the age of 65? At Aviv Centers for Living, at the JRC, we treat many seniors…
March 19, 2012
Social Work Matters
March is National Professional Social Work Month and this year’s theme, “Social Work Matters”, seeks to showcase the impact of more than 642,000 professional social workers in America. I would…
March 1, 2012
Creating Delight for Seniors Through Art
As an occupational therapist in a skilled nursing facility, I am professionally trained to work with seniors to have them strive to reach and maintain their highest level of function. …