Willow Ridge Pointe

05/27/2025

What a great Memorial Day weekend! 🇺🇸🥳

Our heartfelt thanks goes out to those who served.

03/31/2024

Happy Easter to all our families and friends!!

03/14/2024

Pi Day!!!!

03/13/2024

As a senior, prioritizing self-care is essential for maintaining overall well-being. Here are some practical tips to help seniors focus on their health and happiness:

Live Healthier:
Nutrition: Aim to eat more healthy foods that provide essential nutrients.
Sleep: Ensure you get enough restful sleep.
Exercise: Regular physical activity is crucial. Try to exercise daily, even if it’s a gentle walk or stretching.
Limit Alcohol: Cut down on alcohol consumption.
Proactive Physical Health:
Regular Checkups: Schedule regular medical, eye, and dental checkups. Preventive measures can catch small issues before they become significant problems.
Emotional Well-Being:
Anxiety and Depression: It’s common for older adults to struggle with anxiety or depression. Consider talking to a friend or seeking professional help if needed.
Holistic Healing:
Explore holistic approaches such as meditation, mindfulness, or relaxation techniques.
Prioritize Sleep:
Quality sleep is essential for overall health. Create a comfortable sleep environment and maintain a consistent sleep schedule.
Stay Socially Connected:
Engage with friends, family, or community groups. Social connections contribute to emotional resilience.
Hobbies and Interests:
Make time for activities you enjoy. Pursue hobbies, read, or explore new interests.
Self-Care as a Priority:
Remember that self-care is not selfish. Just like putting on your own oxygen mask first during a flight emergency, prioritize yourself so you can better care for others.
Remember, small steps toward self-care can lead to significant improvements in physical, mental, and emotional health. 🌟

03/12/2024

Enjoying the spring like weather today and we did a little dec🤩orating!

12/23/2023

Why Seniors Experience Holiday Loneliness
While aging can bring wisdom and experience, there are inevitable losses that even the healthiest seniors face. Loved ones and friends fall ill and pass away. Energy and mobility levels often decrease, resulting in feelings of lost independence and opportunities. Neighborhoods change over time, leaving even those well enough to remain in their own homes feeling lonely and disconnected from their communities.

At Willow Ridge Pointe we are here to help! We are small but big in heart!
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), socially isolated older adults are at higher risk for depression. The focus on family, friends and togetherness during this time of year can actually bring melancholy feelings to the forefront for many elders. It’s more important than ever to be supportive of and attentive to our loved ones, but in ways that keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible.

If you believe that an aging parent, friend or neighbor may be feeling lonely or depressed, there are steps you can take to help lift their spirits. You are probably busy with adapting your own holiday plans and traditions, but we must remind ourselves what the holiday season is truly about. Simplifying some things will allow you to focus on what really matters: the important people in your life. Use these ideas to brighten up a loved one’s winter season.

12/11/2023

Thank you to Girl Scouts Troop 2806 for a fun afternoon of caroling, gingerbread houses and cookies and Hot Cocoa! The girls also shared gifts with each of the residents😍

11/30/2023