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EVENT{FULL}Monthly updates from your {FULL} Life community

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Each year, Touchmark celebrates Active Aging Week the last week of September. Promoted by the International Council on Active Aging, the week focuses on the many positive things that people can do to change the way they age. The community’s theme this year: Experiencing the Full Life.

Everyone is invited to celebrate! Just RSVP, as space is limited.

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 3:30 pmGather in the lobby and walk to Green Gable Children’s Learning Center, where we’ll

join the children for a safety talk by a police officer. After that, everyone will walk around the neighborhood. We’ll be back at Touchmark by 4:45 pm.

Wednesday, Sept. 258 - 9 am: First week of classes of Community Colleges of Spokane’s Fitness Class, held in our Health & Fitness Center. Please register through the community college.9 - 10:30 am: Fitness assessments in the main lobby.11 - 11:45 am: SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life) class demonstration.

1:30 - 2:15 pm: SAIL class demonstration for Touchmark residents.

Thursday, Sept. 263:30 pm: Presentation by National Geographic retired photographer Dean Conger. 6:30 - 7:30 pm: Dance, held in the Health & Fitness Center.

Over 400 gather for annual partyThe annual summer Party on the Patio featured dinner and music selections from Les Miserables by the Civic Theater cast. Sue Nott, Steven Mitchell, and the Touchmark Dining Services team members served a French menu to hundreds of people, including more than 200 guests.

Resident Council President Janet Burke and Cottage Chairman Tom Gates welcomed everyone, and Executive Director Jeff Bair shared details of the evening’s musical program.

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Let’s move. Join us for Active Aging Week.

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Contact a Full Life team member for additional details, including registration, transportation information, and participation requirements.

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 10 am - 4 pmCottage Open House and Block Party.

Tuesday, Sept. 24 to Thursday, Sept. 26Active Aging Week. See page one for details.

See the full calendar of events online: TouchmarkSpokane.com/pdf/community-event-

calendar.pdf

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Start your active, full life With September’s focus on active aging, we encourage you to visit Touchmark and see how a community of friends and helpful amenities can infuse your lifestyle with fulfillment! Also, check out the comfortable homes—and the Health & Fitness Center.

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Five team members, 26 residents, and lots of picnic lunches filled two busses for the Coeur d’Alene Lake Scenic Loop Drive, which included stops to view wildlife and the lake. The group enjoyed lunch at Historical Harrison Park. Along the way, one resident saw the family cabin where she learned to swim, bringing back fond memories. The group finished the day by returning in time for Touchmark’s happy hour.

More fun highlights

Flavor{FULL} food was the theme for several resident gatherings. Left: Ribs, potatoes, and slaw were served to the Men’s Group, where 52 men, including guests, gathered. Right: A large group came out for the Welcome Luncheon.

BRAIN BUILDERS

Grab some paper. Write the letters of the alphabet vertically down one side. Now, think of a word that begins with each letter. The category is: Animals.

Example: A: Anteater B: Buffalo

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Eat less. Eat better. Move more. “Unhealthy diets and a lack of physical activity in the US cause more health loss than smoking, alcohol, or drug use.”

– Ali Mokdad, PhD, director of Middle Eastern Initiatives and professor of Global Health at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME)

The United States has made significant health improvements over the last two decades, including:

• Lower disease burden rates since 1990 of nearly all childhood conditions and

diseases

• Lower mortality rates for people at every age since 1990

• Significant reduction in death and disability from HIV/AIDS

But Canada and other countries in Europe and Asia are improving at a faster rate.

Why is the US less healthy than other countries? The researchers point to poor dietary practices and inadequate physical activity as two of the driving forces. In fact, dietary risks moved ahead of smoking as the leading cause of disability and death in the study released recently in the American Journal of Medicine.

Christopher Murray, MD, DPhil, is a professor of Global Health at the University of Washington and director of the IHME. He presented the

findings of the study at an event hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama as part of her Let’s Move! campaign.

Bad choices and risky behaviors fall in the category of “lifestyle-related risk factors”. Genetics are important but not as important as lifestyle practices. Touchmark recognizes the importance of providing healthy lifestyle options in its 11 communities in the US and Canada.

To find out more about the Full Life Wellness & Life Enrichment offerings at Touchmark, contact any member of the Full Life team. And ask about Touchmark’s celebration of Active Aging Week, coming up in September. It’s never too late to gain the benefits of eating better and moving more!

Sandy Johnson joins Touchmark teamSandy is the Community Education coordinator for Touchmark. In her new role, Sandy will provide educational information about Touchmark health services, including Home Health, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living. She’ll work with hospitals, doctors, clinics, and other community groups.

Before coming to Touchmark, Sandy served as the Community Outreach coordinator for Family Home Care & Hospice.

During her free time, Sandy enjoys spending time with her family, including her three children and husband.