TOUCHMARK ON WEST CENTURY

THE{FULL}LIFE

June 2014

Garden of Quilts filled with storiesWith 35 quilts on display, people took in each piece and read the unique histories and stories.

People looked at a hand-stitched quilt from the early 1900s as well as a Hobby Doll quilt that will go to a granddaughter. One quilter started a quilt in 1974 and finished it in 1997. It featured small print-block images of children.

Some quilts are a literal display of life stitching hearts together, like the quilt created by a group of friends who met in Arizona. They finished it in time to give it to one of the friends who was starting chemo treatment. The friend is now cancer free!

Another quilt was made as a wedding gift (even though the wedding was canceled the day the invitations went out). One quilt, titled Grandma’s Flower Garden, featured six different coordinating fabrics from Arizona and California.

“There are so many stories and emotions behind these quilts,” says Life Enrichment Director Amy Miller. “It was a beautiful, fun event.”

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Stretch for health Regular stretching after a workout can help increase flexibility and prevent injury. From the ACE (American Council on Exercise), here are the top reasons to stretch after exercise.

Strengthening for health Strength training is one of the most effective ways to burn fat and build muscle. Many times during the summer, people skip strength training—but it’s important to maintain to help your body continually improve.

One bonus of consistent strength training: burning more calories. Your body burns more calories to maintain muscle than it does to maintain fat. So, the more muscle you have, the higher your resting metabolic rate (RMR) will be—and, again, the more calories you burn. The flip side, if you’ve ever heard someone say their metabolism has slowed down, many times lack of strength training and the subsequent muscle loss is contributing to a slower metabolism.

“Estimates vary, but I’ve read that for every one pound of muscle mass you gain, your RMR will go up anywhere from 20-50 calories,” says Touchmark Health & Fitness Club Director Nicholas Henkelman. “This is because it takes more work for the body to maintain that muscle, and the body works for a longer period of time after a workout (anywhere from 8-24 hours, or more, depending on how hard your workout was).”

More reasons for year-round strength training: increases bone density, builds a stronger heart, reduces resting blood pressure, improves blood flow, halts muscle loss, helps control blood sugar, improves cholesterol levels, and improves your balance and coordination. It also has been shown to help those living with arthritis, osteoporosis, Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, and more.

Stop by the club to learn more or to talk with a trainer. Read more: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content and https://www.acefitness.org/pressroom/325/ace-lists-top-ten-reasons-to-stretch/

Welcoming the flowers

During a trip to the Bismarck Garden Show, a group from Touchmark surveyed the garden décor and flowers.

1. Decreases muscle stiffness, increases range of motion. 2. May reduce your risk of injury. 3. Helps relieve postexercise aches and pains. 4. Improves posture.

5. Helps reduce or manage stress. 6. Reduces muscular tension and enhances relaxation. 7. Improves mechanical efficiency and overall functional performance.

8. Prepares the body for the stress of exercise. 9. Promotes circulation. 10. Decreases the risk of low-back pain.

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Connect with communityThis month, we’re featuring studio 122 with 503 square feet, a walk-in closet, and a kitchenette. We invite you to tour Touchmark and take part in an event or activity—and see how being part of a community can enrich your life.

Basketball fever brought a group to see the Harlem Globetrotters at the Bismarck Civic Center.

Cole Roberts, Century High School senior and Touchmark volunteer, leads current events twice a month at Touchmark. Cole is legally blind and uses special equipment to help him lead the popular, well-attended class. Cole was recently featured on a local news station.

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

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

Monday, June 2, 9 am New men’s group: Five Questions and Coffee. Bring an open mind, a friend, and enjoy good discussions with facilitator Dave Pierce (of Papa’s Pumpkin Patch). RSVP by May 30. Creative Arts Room.

Friday, June 6, 2 - 4 pm Art Uncorked with members of the Theo Art School. Follow an instructor through a step-by-step process and create your own masterpiece. Wine, space, and supplies provided. Call to RSVP. Cost: $15.

Friday, June 13, 2 pm Root-beer floats to celebrate Father’s Day.

Tuesday, June 24, all dayWedding dresses from throughout the years display. From newlywed brides to those married 60-plus years. Dresses will be on display throughout the day while guests enjoy a wine social, entertainment, and wedding cake at 3 pm the lobby.

See the full calendar of events online: TouchmarkBismarck.com/pdf/community-event-calendar.pdf

Research on cognition and memory is finding that people who participate in more mentally stimulating activities have a slower rate of decline in memory (Wilson, et al, 2013, Journal of Neurology). Apps and websites like Fit Brains, Lumosity, Tetris, Sudoku2 all work on your computer, tablet device,

or smart phone. Touchmark recently conducted a webinar with team members that covered cutting-edge ideas for activities and cognitive stimulation. We now are working to develop programming throughout Touchmark communities that takes advantage of this technology for enhancing memory.

If you own or intend to purchase a computer, tablet, or smart phone and would like to participate in learning how to use it, please let us know. Also, if you have a favorite website or app that helps build the brain, please send an email to FullLife@Touchmark.com. Let’s learn together what can benefit all of us as we exercise our brains and boost memory.

Brian PryorExecutive Vice President

Do you have a computer, iPad, or smart phone?