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Ask Ann At BridgePoint At Beverly Hills When Is It Time For Placement?

No Author — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:58:00 EST

Dear Ann, My sister and I cannot agree if it�s time for our mother to move into an Assisted Living community yet. We know she really can�t continue much longer on her own, but she is reluctant to even look into senior housing options. How will we really know if it�s time for us to move her from her home and place her in a community before it�s too late?

Interactive Caregiving� Comfort Keepers® Helps Seniors Enhance Their Quality of Life

No Author — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:56:00 EST

One of the most difficult parts of growing older is losing long-time friends. Life can get lonely as we age. In-home care providers, however, can offer companionship as they help seniors with the tasks of daily living. While they help with homemaking and personal care, in-home care providers can offer seniors a listening, understanding ear and someone to talk with, as well as share in a senior�s favorite pastimes. This could be playing a board game, going for a walk, or going to a social organization or church function.

Gardens Of Santa Monica Is Preferred Location For Exceptional Senior Living

No Author — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:55:00 EST

The Gardens of Santa is one of Santa Monica�s preferred locations for exceptional senior accommodations, including Independ-ent Living and Personalized Assisted Living. The Gardens is located only two blocks from the ocean, Montana Avenue and the Santa Monica Promenade. And with scheduled transportation services, it�s never been easier to get where you need to go.

Foot Doctor Covers It All � Surgery, Cosmetic Procedures And Sports Medicine

No Author — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:52:00 EST

Foot expert Dr. Bobby Pourziaee sees many sides to his practice. A podiatric surgeon, he performs foot and ankle surgery and treats patients with bunions, hammer toes and heel spurs. His patients and interests have made him branch out to cosmetic procedures and sports medicine.

Senior fitness is the key to preventing falls and maintaining mobility, and it�s easy

No Author — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:51:00 EST

According to the National Institutes of Health, fall-related injuries are the leading cause of death in people over 65. Unfortunately, most seniors do not report falls to their physicians until they get seriously hurt.

Over 50? Time To Have That Colonoscopy Party

No Author — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:49:00 EST

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and instead of advising you on how to care for your senior this month, we thought we'd advise you on how to increase the likelihood of becoming a healthy senior yourself.

The Village at Sherman Oaks� Comfort Cuisine Offers Health Benefits Lifestyle

No Author — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:41:00 EST

Over the past nine years, The Village at Sherman Oaks retirement community has become well-known for its unique blend of sophisticated style, unparalleled service and first-class amenities. According to residents, one amenity that truly sets the community apart from others in the area is The Village Restaurant.

City View Villas, Hancock Park Rehabilitation Center Celebrate Grand Opening

No Author — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:39:00 EST

City View Villa, an 83-room assisted living community and its adjacent 141-bed skilled-nursing facility, Hancock Park Rehabilitation Center are celebrating their recent renovation and remodel.

Book Signings At Belmont Village � Meet The Last Good War Photographer, Author

No Author — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:38:00 EST

Photographer Thomas Sanders, author Veronica Kavass, and WWII veterans are joining to celebrate the culmination of a project four years in the making�The Last Good War�The Faces and Voices of World War II. The book is a stunning collection of portraits and service stories of WWII veterans from across the country.

Gardens Of Santa Monica, Ocean House Offer Exceptional Senior Living

No Author — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:36:00 EST

The Gardens of Santa Monica and Ocean House are two of Santa Monica�s preferred locations for exceptional senior accommodations, including Independent Living and Personalized Assisted Living.

Area Senior Housing Comes Of Age

No Author — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:13:00 EST

The Village at NorthRidge offers seniors a fresh take on today�s Luxury retirement living.

Life will soon get a lot more satisfying for local seniors who want to add some well-earned luster to their golden years.

That�s because The Village at NorthRidge is about to welcome its first residents next week, March 15.

Located in the heart of Northridge, this new landmark senior living community serves as a showcase for the latest innovations in retirement living.

Estacion Expands Foundation To Serve Deserving Students

No Author — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:31:00 EST

The Estacion Found-ation is expanding its scholarship program to include high school students in the Philippines and college students in the United States.

Enjoy The Services, Amenities And Intimacy At BridgePoint

No Author — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:26:00 EST

People move to Bridge-Point because of the services, intimacy, and because its like a boutique hotel in Santa Barbara, says Ann Siegel, marketing director.

Starts Education Foundation. Ably Estacion � At 75, Lives A Life With No Limits

No Author — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:50:00 EST

Brisk walking at 7 a.m. Discussing new projects with investment counselor and accountant at 10 a.m. Brainstorming with advertising and publicity staff at 11 a.m. Appointment with the doctor at 1 p.m.  Zips to the drugstore. On to the bank. Then to the post office. Dining and dancing at the Santa Ana Elks Lodge at 6:30 p.m. At home by 10:30 p.m., talks long distance to his scholarship foundation counselor in the Philippines about the new program he conceptualized earlier in the day.