Health and Wellness Archives

Stacy Kahri, Director of Operations for Generations, accepts a check from Northwood Retirement Community Office Manager Jennifer Wilson and administrator Diane Jones. The money, a grant from the Good Samaritan Society, will help fund the Meals on Wheels.

This Grant Kept Meals on Wheels Rolling

By Ashley Lateef2 min read

Homebound seniors don’t have to wait for a hot meal thanks to a generous donation.

6 Steps to Start a Meal Plan

By Kristy Anderson, Good Samaritan Society Staff Member7 min read

Meal planning can sound intimidating. Here are the steps you need to help you on your way to a nutritious diet.

The Winning Recipe: Balsamic Salmon with Pears and Pecans

By Ashley Lateef2 min read

How a new menu idea helped their staff to think creatively.

6 Surprising Benefits of Doing Jigsaw Puzzles

By Olivia Abel4 min read

How puzzles can help you relax, improve your memory, bond with family and more.

The Power of a Positive Doctor

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read

A doctor’s kindness may actually make you feel better.

Gerry Sowards’ substance-abuse issues had brought him to the end of his rope, so far down he that he was planning his suicide. But with newfound faith, a stint in rehab and the help of friends, he’s been sober for three years, and he assures us that anyone in his position can do the same.

Assistant Chief – Communications, Marilyn Navarro on her way to answer an emergency call with her team. Navarro is an EMR and ambulance driver.

These Volunteer Retirees Are Ready to Save Lives

By Mari Pack1 min read

The Sun City Center Emergency Squad is a volunteer organization that provides the Sun City Center, Florida senior living community with Basic Life Support (BLS) services and ambulance transportation – as well as wheelchair, crutch, and cane lending. Guideposts spent the day with one of their teams, while members answered phone calls, practiced CPR and more.