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Thriving by Creating

Posted on October 14, 2019February 24, 2025

Creativity and a sense of purpose: As adults age, their lifestyles and priorities change, and aging well is frequently top of mind. According to a study published in the Journal of Aging Studies, study participants, aged 60 to 93, identified six features of successful aging: a sense of purpose, interactions with others, personal growth, self-acceptance, autonomy, and…

FACING IT HEAD ON

Posted on September 19, 2019February 24, 2025

We wanted to share this letter to COLUMNIST DEAR ABBY. As many of our friends and clients consider a move, there are naturally some fears. ABBY gives some great advice! Moving to a New Community Brings Out Social Insecurities DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are moving to a retirement community where we won’t know a…

Clean Team Week!

Posted on September 13, 2019February 24, 2025

This week at Epworth Villa, we have been celebrating Housekeeping Week. We are celebrating those who keep our homes and common areas sparkling clean. With a property this big, one can only imagine the enormity of that task. But our team – under the leadership of Gerard Watson do a fantastic job. Celebrating them only…

Successful Aging-What’s Important to You?

Posted on August 25, 2019February 24, 2025

By Blaine Jackson, NASM-CPT, Wellness Coordinator Successful aging involves focusing on what is important to you, and being able to do what you want to do at an older age. While successful aging may be one way to describe how well we age, the concept of “meaningful aging” may be another important way to consider…

Of Astronauts, the Moon & Creation by Chaplain Dwight Magnus

Posted on August 2, 2019February 24, 2025

One of my very first memories is being awakened by my parents at the age of five to witness history. Neil Armstrong was about take one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. All I remember seeing was a grey blob. But from then on, I was an avid follower of the Apollo…

Amusing Aging Advice from Animals part 4

Posted on July 31, 2019February 24, 2025

Zebras — Own your uniqueness Each zebra has its own stripe pattern — no two are alike. Researchers hypothesize that zebras’ stripes help them hide in the grass, making it difficult for their predators to discern an individual outline to attack. Another more recent theory is that the stripes ward off pesky insects. Their unique…

Blue Ribbon Resident

Posted on July 17, 2019February 24, 2025

Resident, Ann Sherrod attends Early Risers Toastmaster’s meetings. Ann is a Distinguished Toastmaster, has served as Area Governor, has been a past Toastmaster of the Year, and was a finalist in six district speech contests. Recently at a meeting, Ann spoke on what Independence Day means to her. She won the blue ribbon for best…

Life Long Learners at Epworth Villa

Posted on July 12, 2019February 24, 2025

Many of Epworth Villa Residents are life long learners. We are proud to be associated with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Oklahoma State University. Funded by the Bernard Osher Foundation, the Institutes are found on the campuses of 122 colleges and universities across the United States, with at least one in every state. Each…

June is Brain Health Month

Posted on June 20, 2019February 24, 2025

The Benefits of Exercise: Now and in the Future By Blaine Jackson, NASM-CPT (Blaine Jackson is the Wellness Coordinator for Epworth Villa) Don’t look for instant weight loss or muscle tone, but many benefits are instantly noticeable. How many people set a New Year’s resolution to attend the gym more often? Sadly, most new exercisers…

Amusing Aging Advice from Animals part 3

Posted on June 10, 2019February 24, 2025

Dolphins — Stay true to your friends and family Dolphins are extremely social and form tight-knit groups, called pods, which range from five to hundreds of members. These aquatic animals are so loyal that they have been observed staying with sick or injured pod members. Dolphins can be friendly to humans, and there are numerous news…