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The Yellow Brick Road to Brain Fitness

I love the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz.  My favorite scene is when Dorothy approaches a crossroad and meets the Scarecrow on her journey to find the Wizard.  While contemplating which road will take her to Oz, Mr. Scarecrow attempts to give her directions.  Following his incoherent ramblings, read more.

Childhood Reflections

How to remain young at heart this holiday season. Paige Hendrickson, RN Nurse Care Manager for Avenues by Porter Hills Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach [testimonial] “Men do not quit  playing because they grow old;  they grow old because they quit playing.” - Oliver Wendell  read more.

Reading for the health of it!

Paige Hendrickson, RN Nurse Care Manager at Porter Hills Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach Watch the WZZM Senior Wellness Segment on this topic. A comfortable chair, a well-aimed reading light… and a good book. Personally, this is an ideal way to spend time during a rainy Spri read more.

Complimentary, Integrative, Alternative Medicine

Paige Hendrickson, Porter Hills Nurse Care Manager and Certified Wellness Coach-Mayo Clinic Watch the WZZM Senior Wellness segment on this topic. Do you remember questions on standardized tests that asked which word doesn’t relate to the others? Now, answer that question about the follo read more.

Personal Well-Being Through Wellness ­­­

Paige Hendrickson Wellness Coordinator, Avenues by Porter Hills Avenues by Porter Hills is a membership program for people who live at home and have services come to them. We help our members stay independent, proactively pursuing optimum health and wellness. If their health status changes, t read more.

Aging in Place

Paige Hendrickson Wellness Coordinator Avenues by Porter Hills Avenues by Porter Hills is a membership program for people who live at home and have services come to them. We help our members stay independent, proactively pursuing optimum health and wellness. If their health status changes, th read more.

Living with Low Vision

Low Vision is caused by diseases of the eye including: Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic eye diseases-including retinopathy, Cataracts, and Glaucoma. Early diagnosis and treatment are key, as medication will not cure, but may prolong sight. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends e read more.