You’re gazing out at a vernal pond, surrounded by beautiful native grasses and plants, and the only sounds you hear are the occasional birds chatting with their neighbors. No, you’re not at one of Wisconsin’s many beautiful state parks –…
LIVING IN WISCONSIN brings excitement and anticipation with changing seasons — vibrant colors on the trees in the fall, long sunny days during the summer months, fresh fallen snow and ice on the trees during the winter, and budding flowers each spring.…
Being active is crucial when you are young and still growing. But sustaining a lifelong dedication to an active lifestyle should be your goal well into your 70s and beyond. Rob Breidenbach, regional wellness director of Oak Park Place, offers…
A Connected Experience Routine exams and preventive care visits are common at every age. But as women reach 50, regular screenings and conversations with health care providers are crucial for staying active and independent and lowering the risk of future…
Three senior programs in the Madison area are quickly adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic. Oak Park Place and Waunakee Manor are implementing extra sanitization measures to ensure all residents remain safe. Sharing Active Independent Lives provides at home activity ideas,…
In Greek mythology, the term “Golden Age” refers to a period of time characterized by peace, harmony, stability and prosperity. Let’s add good health to that mix and call it the goal that just about all of us have for our retirement. It is what everyone deserves after a lifetime of hard work and sacrifice. For people retiring in Dane County, there are businesses that can help sort out the best retirement options.
As older adults seek a diversity of ways to spend their retirement years, assisted living communities in the Madison area seek to match the desires and needs of seniors. Senior living is not one-size-fits-all. Opportunities and retirement experiences for seniors…
Most people, if asked, will say they'd like to live a long life -- if they can live well. But "living well" can mean different things to different people. The Madison area offers a variety of options for living well…
