It’s no secret your body changes as you age. But, those changes don't have to limit your independence. The key to healthy aging (and aging well!) is a healthy lifestyle. It's easy to get caught up in the luxuries of retirement, but physical health still...
Read more from our rehab and therapy group, HTS, about managing urinary incontinence. Do you find you have trouble trying to control your bladder? You may be suffering from urinary incontinence if you find any of the following to be true: You've lost control of your bladder. ...
Located in Allen County, Indiana, Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne welcomed its first residents in 2015 and offers all the pleasures and conveniences of modern retirement living. We offer spacious residential and assisted living apartments, healthcare accommodations, rehabilitation suites, and private, free-standing villas. Unique to...
Read more from our rehab and therapy group, HTS, about heart disease prevention and ways you can improve your current condition. Did you know that the heart is the hardest working muscle in your body? Your heart beats 115,000 times a day! And, it pumps nearly...
The idea of rehabilitation can be confusing – your doctor may suggest a certain type of rehab, but you don’t know where to go or how to start. There are a few specific types of rehabilitation that are sometimes referred to as simply “rehab”: physical therapy,...
Read more from our rehab and therapy group, HTS, about pneumonia prevention. Did you know pneumonia is the eighth leading cause of death among adults ages 65 and older? The team at HTS, our therapy and rehab group, highlighted pneumonia prevention tips in its January 2018...
With Christmas just three days away, we wanted to share a few tips to help make this Christmas the best one yet in Assisted Living. Here are some ideas for making your assisted living apartment feel more like home. First, decorate! If you have not already, put...
We invite you to join our new Alzheimer's Support Group early next year. Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne will be starting an Alzheimer’s Support Group in 2018. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Every 66 seconds someone in the...
Keeping your balance can be a challenge, especially considering the weather we'll likely soon be facing. We at Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne would like to share with you the following tips for improving and strengthening your balance. The tips teach you how to flex your...
You are invited to attend the December Wellness Workshop taking place this Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. This month's Wellness Workshop is focused on fall prevention and strengthening balance. The event takes place in the Living Center Gathering Room with fall prevention at 10:30 a.m. and balance...