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Welcome to our news and blog page! Here you’ll find updates from the surrounding community, tips on retirement living, press releases from Plymouth Harbor, staff updates, and much more.

A senior couple sitting on a bench outside laughing NewsImmunity and Aging
January 23, 2025

Immunity and Aging

Achoo!!! No one wants to sneeze—or be sneezed on! But it’s that time of year when cold and flu viruses abound in the cool, dry air that allows them to…
NewsThe Psychology of Aging Well
December 31, 2024

The Psychology of Aging Well

Research has established a definitive link between finding meaning and richness in living and aging well.
NewsAvoiding High Blood Pressure
November 29, 2024

Avoiding High Blood Pressure

Controlling blood pressure, known as “the silent killer” among medical professionals, is essential to healthy aging. Untreated, this condition can lead to many serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke,…
NewsSocial Connection and Health: Why Staying in Touch Really Matters
October 24, 2024

Social Connection and Health: Why Staying in Touch Really Matters

We all know that having friends is fun and enjoyable. But friendships and social connections—even those with acquaintances—can also keep us healthy.
NewsMaking the Most of Every Bite: How to Make Smart Food Choices
September 26, 2024

Making the Most of Every Bite: How to Make Smart Food Choices

Eat more fiber! Peanuts are a great anti-aging snack! Coffee is good for us—no, wait—it’s bad! We are constantly bombarded with so-called expert nutritional advice. Sorting out research-based fact from…
NewsGraceful Aging
August 28, 2024

Graceful Aging

Surprising Tips for Finding Wellness and Meaning in Our Later Years
Senior couple reviewing CCRC options NewsWhy Choosing a Non-Profit Continuing Care Retirement Community Matters
July 15, 2024

Why Choosing a Non-Profit Continuing Care Retirement Community Matters

A Wide Array of Amenities and Services Senior living options have expanded and improved over the past several decades, now offering a multitude of opportunities for active older adults.
Woman enjoying a brain-healthy meal NewsFighting Alzheimer’s and Dementia-Related Illness at the Table
June 7, 2024

Fighting Alzheimer’s and Dementia-Related Illness at the Table

Some 55 million people across the globe are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.
NewsThe Continuum: Rehab – A Resource for Residents
July 27, 2017

The Continuum: Rehab – A Resource for Residents

Since 2010, Plymouth Harbor has enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with Functional Pathways
NewsWellness: Resistance Training Reduces Cognitive Decline
May 19, 2017

Wellness: Resistance Training Reduces Cognitive Decline

We have all heard the benefits of exercise either from our doctors or in literature.
NewsThe Continuum: Activities – One Size Does Not Fit All
April 11, 2017

The Continuum: Activities – One Size Does Not Fit All

In any Skilled Nursing Facility, this adage, unfortunately, holds true when attempting to design an activity calendar that fits the leisure patterns of adults who have diverse backgrounds, levels of…
NewsThe Continuum: What Is Restorative Care?
April 11, 2016

The Continuum: What Is Restorative Care?

Restorative care is a term that is often misunderstood or incorrectly defined as rehabilitation therapy.
NewsWellness at Plymouth Harbor—Past, Present, and Future
July 15, 2015

Wellness at Plymouth Harbor—Past, Present, and Future

The Roman poet Virgil once said, “The greatest wealth is health.”
NewsTherapy and Rehabilitation Services at Plymouth Harbor’s Smith Care Center
January 22, 2014

Therapy and Rehabilitation Services at Plymouth Harbor’s Smith Care Center

Not long ago, a number of Plymouth Harbor residents gathered to talk with Joe Devore.
NewsYour Fall Prevention Checklist to Avoid Unnecessary Injury
October 28, 2013

Your Fall Prevention Checklist to Avoid Unnecessary Injury

Falling is a concern of older adults because the repercussions that follow a fall are often serious.