Winter 2017 Volume 42 | Issue 1
The right health & wellness options As you look forward to retirement, you want to age gracefully and feel young at heart (if not-so-young in body). Big and difficult decisions about your parents’ wellbeing can hit you all at once, and you don’t have the luxury of time to thoroughly research all of the options. Maybe you could use some help, a support system to enhance your lifestyle on your health & wellness journey. Let Keiro Northwest be your guide. My mom is suffering from dementia, and I am unable to take care of her needs. The doctor says she doesn’t meet “medical necessity requirements” for skilled nursing. Your mom can still thrive and be happy at home, even with dementia. With assistance from Keiro Northwest’s Home Care program, she can be safe, and you Ooey gooey pizza is the best with Nikkei Horizons Lunch Bunch friends
can have the help that you need. My husband just retired, and I want him to stay active and healthy, but he doesn’t know what to do now. Retirement opens up so many doors. He can explore new hobbies, learn more about living well, or just get out with the Lunch Bunch with Nikkei Horizons Continuing Education Program. Mix and match classes and workshops that look like fun. Continued on page 9
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Getting stronger every day, thanks to the rehab & care team
Man with a plan Resident Spotlight – Antonio Mingaracal
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Playing the front nine 15th Annual Founders’ Golf Benefit
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Living the good life at the Living Well Health Fair
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Events 7 Developing watercolor painting skills at Kokoro Kai... who knew?
Family Album
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Chef’s Corner
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