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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 the month. 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 is Experiencing the Full Life.

Everyone is invited to celebrate Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 1 to 4 pm during our Health Fair, which will have fun and educational events to promote active aging.

For example, at 2 pm, students from the University of Mary will lead a Laughter Fest, where you’ll learn about the benefits of laughing and get to experience laughter yoga, an innovative exercise shown to improve mood, decrease stress, and increase health. Twenty vendors will participate and share information, and there will be healthy refreshments and entertainment as well as other educational classes.

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

Community fun

During a trip to Medora, residents shopped, enjoyed good food, and caught the famous Medora Musical.

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

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2 pm Join us for September birthdays. Darrell Lee Brackel will provide musical entertainment. Enjoy cake and ice cream. Bring a friend.

Friday, Sept. 13, 2 pmBus trip to the Mandan Soda Fountain. Bring money to purchase treat. Sign up at the front desk. Gather in the lobby.

Monday, Sept. 16 Join a road trip to A Touch of Honey in Linton, ND. Tour this family beekeeping business, and see everything from the bees to the products they produce. Cost: $10. Space is limited to 13 people; sign up at the front desk.

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1 to 4 pm Active Aging Week celebration. See page one for more details.

See the full calendar of events online:

TouchmarkBismarck.com/pdf/community-event-

calendar.pdf.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

BRAIN BUILDERS

Local hobby farmer Joan Morton brought her and some of her neighbors’ farm animals to Touchmark for a pet-therapy visit. Residents enjoyed pettting and feeding a pony, donkey, chickens, goat, and more. Joan has been bringing various farm animals to Touchmark for several years, but this was the first time she brought such an extensive variety. A local TV station covered the fun visit.

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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

You said it!

“It’s home! Friendly atmosphere. Beautiful setting. Comfortable. Who could ask for more!”

-Catherine Seidler, resident since 2008

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MargeCoalman, EdDVice Presidentof Wellness &Programs

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!

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 apartments.

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Join us for the health fair For Active Aging Week, we’re celebrating with our ninth annual Health Fair Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 1 to 4 pm. Learn about the integrated wellness program within our community. Be inspired to integrate or maintain healthy practices. Read more on page one—and join us!

Stepping On: building confidence, reducing fallsJoin this seven-week workshop, and learn exercises and strategies to help prevent falls.Every Wednesday from Sept. 18 to Oct. 30; from 1 to 3 pm.

New ClassesDo you love to dance? The club will be having a new Zumba and Aqua Zumba class this fall. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact us at 701-355-1280.

Save the dateTuesday, Sept. 10, 7:30 am: Rise and ShineThis popular series attracts early risers, who enjoy a healthy breakfast snack while learning about health-related topics. This month, Touchmark team member Nancy Theurer, LPN, will discuss tips for Managing Medications.

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