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Jack Lalanne, the original celebrity fitness guru, said, “Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together, and you’ve got a kingdom.” There are plenty of opportunities for getting exercise without leaving Shipley Living. Exercise is King Jack Lalanne, the original celebrity fitness guru, said, “Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together, and… Continue reading Exercise is King

“Pass ‘go,’ do not collect $200,” and “Colonel Mustard in the library with a candelabra” are part of an almost universal dialect that crosses generations. Board game playing, which has been traced back more than 5,000 years, is enjoying a resurgence. Playing favorites like Monopoly, Clue, and others is not only a fun pastime; it’s… Continue reading We’re Game… to Have Fun

Reading: It’s good for you  Shipley provides opportunities to read Whether you plowed through your to-be-read pile throughout the pandemic or last picked up a book during your school days, there’s no time like the present to cozy up with a good book. In fact, there are many benefits to starting and/or establishing a regular… Continue reading Reading Your Way to Good Health

Humor is good for your health Shipley Living enjoys opportunities to tickle your funny bone They say that laughter is the best medicine – and that’s no joke! According to the Mayo Clinic, regular doses of laughter can help improve your health, including managing stress, soothing tension, and improving anxiety and depression. Residents at Shipley… Continue reading Laughter is the Best Medicine

Effective way to improve one’s well-being Shipley Living’s engagement is abundant. Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist Aristotle knew this fact to be true, way back, Before the Common Era (BCE). “Man is, by nature, a social animal…” As social creatures, humans’ connections with others are what have permitted us to survive and thrive. The fact… Continue reading Socialization Makes Seniors Thrive