Students of the Saratoga YMCA Preschool Program and residents of Woodlawn Commons at The Wesley Community have been sharing time during the school year as part of an enriching intergenerational program. For thirty minutes of each class day, the students and older adults interact, engage, support, educate and bond with one another, helping students develop […]
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This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the New Visions Health Careers Exploration Program at Wesley Health Care Center. New Visions is an academically rigorous program for college-bound high school seniors who plan to major in premed, or other allied health fields. Students learn and observe in a hospital setting from a wide range of […]
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Tips for childless boomers from the author of a new book By Sara Zeff Geber Author and founder of LifeEncor For boomers without children (Solo Agers), an important question to answer is: What happens when I am no longer physically or mentally able to make decisions for myself? Many decisions have to be made to create documents […]
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Read this great Saratoga Family Magazine article about the ways The Wesley Community helps residents stay active. Go to article >
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On May 30, volunteers from the Saratoga Springs Lions Club brought their Freedom Flag Tour to The Wesley Community campus and held a special Veterans recognition event at Embury Café. The Freedom Flag Tour is a large outdoor display of flags, which were purchased by the public in honor of a local veteran. The flags will be […]
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Saratoga Springs, N.Y., May 24, 2018 – The Wesley Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs, is conducting a new fundraiser called “Share A Step For Seniors” throughout the month of June. The initiative invites community members to raise funds for The Wesley Community while working towards a fitness-oriented goal, such […]
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Congratulations to Wesley Health Care Center Administrator, Jessica Florio, who just graduated from the LeadingAge NY Ignite Leadership Academy! The Ignite Leadership Academy is a professional development program designed to facilitate the development and growth of senior living leaders in NY state. The program began in 2013 when members who had participated in the national […]
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On Wednesday, May 23, Mayor Meg Kelly, local officials, and members of the Saratoga Senior Advisory Committee met with senior members of the Saratoga Springs community at The Wesley Community’s Embury Cafe. The panel included: Meg Kelly, Mayor of Saratoga Springs Peter Martin, Commissioner of Public Safety John Daley, Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety Barbara Thomas, Saratoga […]
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This mineral can significantly help maintain health — especially for women By Beth Howard From Grandparents.com May 15, 2018 Quick: Which foods are rich in potassium? If you’re drawing a blank, and particularly if you’re a woman, you could be missing out on important protection from stroke. That’s especially true for ischemic stroke — the type caused by a […]
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As we age, it’s normal to experience some memory loss and decline in mental acuity. Misplacing keys or forgetting an appointment from time to time is not necessarily a cause for concern, as long as it’s only on occasion, and you or your loved one is able to recall things later. However, if memory lapses […]
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