December 08, 2009
Seniors and Kids Go Head-to-Head with Some New Super Mario Bros. Wii Fun
Before the launch of the Wii™ system, most seniors probably never gave video games a second thought. But then came the game Wii Sports™ and, with it, senior bowling leagues and the emergence of video games as a regular pastime for seniors nationwide. This month Nintendo pays tribute to these new players with gaming events at Erickson and Leisure Care communities across the country for residents and their family members, with a focus on New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii.

December 07, 2009
The New Old Age
We hear about it all the time: The population is aging at unprecedented rates. More people than ever before are living to 80 and beyond, and the baby boomer bulge is swelling the ranks of those in their 60s and older. In Seattle, thanks to superior elder care and housing innovations, new models for senior lifestyles abound, rejecting the outdated institutional vibe and revitalizing retirement living. To read more from the recent issue of Seattle Metropolitan click the link above.

November 18, 2009
Fairwinds - Redmond's 'Pajama Party' Supports Foster Kids
The residents and staff at Fairwinds - Redmond participated in Treehouse's annual Pajama Party and collected pajamas for foster kids. Treehouse is a non-profit organization that assists kids ages 0-18 in foster care. Click the link above to read more from the Redmond Reporter.

November 13, 2009
Cornell Experts Say Hospitality Expertise is Needed for Senior Living Communities
The key to success in operating senior living communities is creating a relationship with residents. So say John Rijos, co-president and COO of Brookdale Senior Living, and Dan Madsen, president and CEO of Leisure Care. Rijos and Madsen were among the participants in the first Senior Living Roundtable, held in October 2009 at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration. Click the link above to read more.

October 31, 2009
Retirees, Tykes Get Spooky
Superheroes, pirates, witches and ninjas descended on Villa Hermosa retirement community this week in an effort to spread some Halloween spirit. The ghouls and goblins made their way from Sewell Elementary School to perform music for Villa Hermosa residents, do some trick-or-treating and even decorate creepy-crawler cupcakes. It was one of the ways Sewell is working to close the state budget gap at the school. Click the link above to read more from the Arizona Daily Star.

June 24, 2009
Seniors Have Fun, Stay Active at PrimeFit Olympics
Over 180 residents from One Eighty/Leisure Care's Puget Sound-area retirement communities participated in the 5th Annual PrimeFit Olympics held recently at Fairwinds - Redmond. Click the link above to learn more and see video footage from the Redmond Reporter.

June 13, 2009
Older Adults Stay Active with Senior Olympics
On Wednesday, June 24, over 200 residents of Leisure Care's Puget Sound-area communities will participate in the PrimeFit Olympics being held at Fairwinds - Redmond. Click the link above to read more from Eastside Business.

May 29, 2009
Aging Populace Propels Senior Housing Industry PDF Document
Recession may stop people from spending, but it does nothing to stop them from aging. Click the link above to ready how local senior housing companies, such as One Eighty/Leisure Care, continue to expand and foresee a booming market ahead.

May 21, 2009
Retirees on a Virtual Roll
Fairwinds - Spokane took home the first place trophy at the first ever all-city Wii bowling tournament in Spokane this week. Click the link above to read the article that appeared in The Spokeman Review.

April 22, 2009
Chef Darin Leonardson of The Bellettini Partners with Area Schoolchildren to Celebrate Earth Day
Click the link above to see how The Bellettini and local schoolchildren gave back to the planet on Earth Day.

April 15, 2009
Living Longer and Stronger Through Mind and Body
ABC 15's "Sonoran Living" visits La Siena in Phoenix, Arizona to learn how they are helping seniors live longer and stronger lives throug a combination of mind and body exercise.

February 22, 2009
Local Seniors Enjoying Their Wii-tirement
Residents of a Fairwinds - Sand Creek and Lincoln Court in Idaho Falls, Idaho, use video games to stay active and have now turned their newfound skill into friendly competition.

February 11, 2009
'Use It or Lose It' - The Importance of Exercise as We Age to Aid in Fall Prevention
McDowell Village staff and residents visit ABC's "Sonoran Living" to share the benefits of exercise for seniors and how it relates to better balance. Click the link above to view the video.

January 28, 2009
Retire in the Lap of Luxury
Wellness Services Coordinator Ali Waelchli-Brooks shares La Siena's wellness philosophy of whole-person wellness with Sonoran Living Live. Click the link above to view the interview.

January 26, 2009
Wii Gets Tri-City Seniors Rolling
Move over grandkids and hand over the Wii controller. Residents at Hawthorne Court in Kennewick, Washington are finding a new way to play with the Nintendo Wii.

January 23, 2009
Retirement Communities Hold "Wii" Bowling Tournament
A few seniors got the chance to compete in the virtual world today in Idaho Falls with a Nintendo Wii bowling tournament. Click the link above to learn more.

January 12, 2009
Importance of Exercise As We Age
As we age, our bodies lose muscle mass. Exercise can change that. Click on the link above to learn how Fairwinds - Woodward Park in Fresno, California, is helping seniors stay active and healthy.

January 02, 2009
One Eighty Shifts Focus for a Day of Giving
Employees of One Eighty took a break from their work on Friday to volunteer at three local charities.