Fellowship Square Mesa Shares "America's Pastime"

“America’s Pastime”

Baseball has long been known as “America’s Pastime.” In the old days you had to go to the ball park to see your favorite team play. Today you can watch just about every game played on TV or listen to a game on the radio. With the emergence and popularity of football baseball does not have the dominance it used to have. But there are some elements of baseball that other sports will never possess.

America flourished under baseball. Generations of Americans grew up playing baseball. Young people learned about what being a good sport and being a “team player” actually means. Fans at the ballpark celebrated America’s successes such as being the first country to send men to the moon and mourned our losses like 9-11 together.  

Great traditions. Seriously is there anything better than a hot dog, peanuts and cracker jacks? Or hearing the national anthem at the beginning of each game or “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the 7^th inning stretch?

Dedicated fans. Chicago Cubs fans, need we say more? The Chicago Cubs ended a championship drought that had lasted 108 years, beating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. They did it the hard way, too, coming back from a 3-1 game deficit by winning three straight games, including the last two on the road in Cleveland. And it took 10 innings to win it all in Game 7.

The Home Run. The sounds created by a baseball homerun cannot be duplicated in any other sport: the crack of the bat hitting the ball, the wild enthusiasm of the home town announcer, and the cheering of the fans.

Larger than life personalities. The players, the myths, the legends, and the Hall of Famers, all larger than life: Willie Mays, Babe Ruth, Joe Dimaggio, all of them who didn’t seem human. Great announcers like Harry Carey (“Holy Cow”), Dizzy Dean (“Jiltin Joe”), and Bill King (“Holy Toledo”).

“Take me out to the ballgame.” In 1858 baseball’s song was “The Base Ball Polka.” Thankfully Jack Norworth wrote the 1908 classic, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” which was written on a scrap of paper on a train ride to a baseball game. The song was quickly adopted by the Chicago Cubs and proudly belted out during the 7^th inning stretch.

Things change quickly. As Yogi said, “"Baseball is 90 % physical the other half is mental". 

While we could draw more than one “life lesson” to the game of baseball I’ll wrap up by suggesting that the next time you are looking for something to watch on TV, find a baseball game. Watch it for a few minutes and look for all the things that make baseball “America’s Pastime.”

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Fellowship Square Mesa Shares The Importance of Staying Hydrated

Did you know that senior adults are one of the most at risk groups for dehydration? As a natural part of the aging process, our bodies undergo physiological changes that increase our risk of becoming dehydrated. Dehydration can lead to hospitalization, infection, loss of cognitive function, and even death. In addition, some senior adults do not sense being thirsty and do not drink enough.

Our fluid balance can be affected by medication, emotional stress, exercise, general health, and the weather. The most common signs and symptoms of dehydration include persistent fatigue, lethargy, muscle weakness or cramps, headaches, dizziness, nausea, forgetfulness, confusion, deep rapid breathing, or an increased heart rate. Here a few tips to help you stay hydrated.

Hydration Tips:

• 6 – 8 glasses of water per day (48 to 64 fluid ounces daily)
• Keep a fresh glass or bottle of water with you all day
• Water is the best option for hydration
• If you drink juice or soda consider diluting it with water
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol
• Avoid prolonged periods of time exposed to the summer weather
• When dining look for foods that contain water: soups, fresh fruit and vegetables, and  popsicles

The best fresh fruit and fresh vegetable ideas for increasing your daily water intake:

Fresh Fruit	Fresh Vegetables
Strawberries (92% water) Watermelon Cantaloupe Pineapple Oranges Raspberries	Lettuce Celery Green peppers Cucumber Spinach Zucchini

If you are concerned about your dehydration program consult with your doctor. Otherwise, be sure to drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy diet high in fruits and vegetables. Be conscious of times when you’ll require extra fluids: when you are sick and during and after exercise. With an extra bit of attention, you can stay hydrated and healthy this summer, avoiding the potential danger of dehydration.

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Trinity Air Medical -- Better Transportation

“More is not better, Better is Better.”

These are great words from the following article by Steve Tobak, Contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine at https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/244742.  Tobak goes on to speak how the more successful companies are those who focus on doing just ONE thing.

Companies such as Intel microprocessors, Cisco routers, Starbucks espresso cafes, Whole Foods Markets, and Coca-Cola are just a few according to Tobak. One of my favorites comes to mind; In-N-Out Burger. They focus on making a great burger. That’s it.

At Trinity Air Medical we focus on one thing: Transportation. Whether we are transporting people with medical needs, organs for transplant or the procurement teams who do the transplants, we focus on getting people from point A to point B to all points on the globe. That’s it!

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT Trinity Air Medical

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser in the 

SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options Guide

We Believe in a Better Way of Helping Those Traveling with Medical Needs.

Trinity Air Medical is a global medical escort company that transports patients via commercial airlines or private aircraft. We believe that solid relationships, friendships and partnerships are the foundation for providing exceptional patient care. We value the relationships we have established in Maricopa County and enjoy the opportunity to partner with companies who also have a passion for helping the senior community.

Why partner with us?

·      We are experienced in this type of travel.

·      We can assist your resident/patient/client- by helping them relocate them to or from Arizona.

·      We can reduce your liability-do not risk sending an untrained employee to accompany a resident/client when traveling. This could place you at risk for liability.

·      We can help increase your credibility- when you refer vetted partners to your clients.

We believe that no one should be denied the luxury of air travel just because they have medical needs.

We cater to patients who require supplemental oxygen, have mobility limitations, memory impairments or mental health conditions; feeding tubes or drains; or require intravenous medication administration. Our clinicians monitor vital signs throughout the trip and can administer all routine or over-the-counter medications as required.

Our team of physicians, registered nurses, certified emergency paramedics and respiratory therapists come from diverse medical backgrounds. Our staff was hand-selected because of the high-level of quality, compassionate care they provide. We are proud of this amazing group of clinicians who go above and beyond for our clients. 

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Fellowship Square Mesa Promotes "Heal the Hero Foundation"

Heal the Hero Foundation

There is a relatively new Arizona based foundation that is committed to helping veterans and first responders recover from traumatic head injuries. I was inspired by their stories and I thought you might like learning about the innovative services they provide.

Heal the Hero Foundation is a public charity, that advocates and funds advanced, proven health technology solutions, making them available free-of-charge to qualifying veterans, law enforcement officers, firefighters and their families who have experienced severe brain trauma. Today, these technologies are opening dramatic possibilities for new levels of wellness and brain performance. “The brain is now believed to self –repair and even regenerate neuropathways. This means we can potentially optimize our capabilities with greater regularity. While this solution has yielded dramatic results, accessibility and affordability have eluded the veteran and first responder communities in general. Heal the Hero changes that” (Heal the Hero website 2017).

A New Healthcare World

“We are embarking in a new healthcare world which is not about limiting access or offering price-discounted care. This fundamental shift places emphasis on our self-health management and technological possibilities. It is happening because our health as a nation is broken: we spend the most money in the world today on healthcare on a relative cost basis with the worst outcome” (Heal the Hero website 2017).

“There is no end in sight to the cycle of severe stress and its complications for veterans and first responders. We believe that this continues to be a national crisis. We also believe in the success potential of these men and women, and their capability to perform at high levels, firing on all cylinders. Heal the Hero is privileged to fund the programs that deliver brain fitness and release that potential” (Heal the Hero website 2017).

How Does It Work?

The body is electronically connected and constantly in communication with itself. An assessment begins by putting a client through a multi-step process that includes “GSR Technology” (Galvanic Skin Response). The client places his/her hand on a cradle (looks like a computer mouse) to run a scan. (Skin conductance measurement is one component of polygraph devices and is used in scientific research of emotional or physiological arousal. The scientific study of GSR began in the early 1900s.) As a result of the scan, a detailed report is produced of specific, individualized information that can help the healthcare provider design a personalized wellness program.

The personalized wellness program may include one or more devices that are intended to help the brain self-repair and regenerate neuropathways during restful sleep. Visit the website to learn more about this wonderful program http://www.healthehero.org/ and watch a YouTube video of real people who have been helped by this wonderful program https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRJWRTqKHbgF4q1GledWiQ.

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Fellowship Square Mesa May Activities

This is an exciting month at Fellowship Square-Mesa: lifelong learning classes, book studies and trips to local theaters plus Mother’s Day and Memorial Day celebrations.

May 4 – On this day we celebrate the National Day of Prayer with a special service lead by our own Chaplain Dan.

May 6 – Residents attend a live theatre performance titled, No Time for Sergeants, at The Hale Theater in Chandler, AZ. The play was originally produced as a book and a movie (No Time for Sergeants, 1958, starring Andy Griffin). It’s hilarious!

May 12 – Our Mother’s Day Celebration is a special time to honor all of those women in our lives who have impacted and influenced who we are today.

May 20 – Our Lifelong Learning classes begin a two-part book study on a recently published book titled, A Piece of the World. The book was written by Christina Baker Kline (who also wrote a book we studied titled The Orphan Train). A Piece of the World is about a woman who was frequently featured in paintings by Andrew Wyeth. The Lifelong Learning program also studied the life of the well-known family of artists, the Wyeth Family, and Andrew Wyeth.

May 29 – We finish the month with a series of events and classes honoring all American Veterans.

Are you interested in finding out what Fellowship Square-Mesa is all about?

Contact our office anytime and ask about attending one of our events.  Visit us online today

http://www.fellowshipsquareseniorliving.org/campus/az/mesa/ 

Lifelong Learners are GREAT Teachers

The concept of lifelong learning has just taken on a new dimension. Lifelong learners are often described as senior adults who are curious about a topic and interested in learning more. The concept of lifelong learning has been studied and researched. The concept of senior adult lifelong learners as teachers has not been examined. But guess what? We have first-hand experience with how lifelong learners pivot to become the lifelong learning teachers.

Residents at Fellowship-Square Mesa recently completed a three part class on the WPA (Works Progress Administration, 1930s). The resident’s enthusiasm for recalling what they knew about the WPA and learning more about this historical program was off the charts. The class discussion and conversations were non-stop and the leader of the class remarked that she felt as if the topic had “flipped the classroom.” Modern day teachers use this term to describe a classroom strategy where the students are responsible for research and presentation of materials.

Two residents in particular made amazing and historic contributions to the class. Using a website resource, “The Living New Deal,” Robert Protz discovered that the skating rink built in his home town of Thief River Falls, MN had not been identified in the WPA archives. Robert called one of his friends who was still living in Thief River Falls and asked him to take photos of the WPA Plaque (required for authentication) and of the building itself. During this phase of research we also discovered a website existed that told the history of hockey in Minnesota. The photos, Bob’s first-hand account of the rink, and the website have been submitted and accepted to The Living New Deal National Project for inclusion in their archives.

Another resident, Lucy Reich, brought the class information about public housing projects constructed by the WPA. Lucy’s family lived across the street from a housing project in a suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin called “Greendale.” Lucy did additional research and discovered that Greendale, WI was one of three public housing projects built by the WPA known as the “Greenbelt Projects.” The houses were all built around green belts, parks with lakes, and walking paths. The city planners placed the back of the houses (carports) facing the street so the occupants would have unobstructed views of the park like setting. Each community had outdoor sculptures and murals produced by the Federal Arts Program of the WPA.

So, we rest our case. Lifelong learning is about the senior adult learner, not about the teacher or the topic. It is about the experience of learning and sharing what you know or learn. At Fellowship Square-Mesa we believe that the importance of learning is a concept we support every day with our residents. Now we know that in addition to being “learners” they are also “researchers” and “learning leaders.”

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