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I’m Retired: So Who Am I Now?

Posted in General, Senior StrategiesTagged retirement, retirement planning, senior issues, senior living, The Wesley Community

It may be challenging to figure out who you are without the trappings of a career, but it can be done By Bob Lowry The end of a career and the beginning of retirement prompts major changes in your personal identity, use of time and relationships. If your retirement is not by choice, the stress can […]

The Nutrient Women Need to Avoid a Stroke

Posted in General, Senior StrategiesTagged healthy eating, senior issues, senior living, stroke, The Wesley Community

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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How to Talk About Moving to a Retirement Home: ‘It’s a Journey’

Posted in General, Senior StrategiesTagged Enriched Living, moving, NY, Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, senior issues, senior living, The Wesley Community

Having a conversation about moving — whether it’s with a relative, even a spouse — brings up lots of anxiety. Here’s how to go about it. By Peter Finch and featured in The NY Times. April 27, 2018 Dawn and John Strumsky agree about most things, a tendency that has served them well in 45 years […]

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Improve Your Eye Health by Simply Getting Outside

Posted in General, Senior StrategiesTagged aging, eye care, NY, Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, senior issues, senior living

Research shows outdoor activities are good for your eyes By VSP Vision Care March 26, 2018 We all know exercise is good for our bodies and minds, but did you know simply getting outside exercises your eyes and improves your overall eye health, too? That’s right. Studies suggest increased use of computers and other screens limit […]

Brian Nealon, CEO of The Wesley Community, on Look TV.

Brian Nealon, CEO of The Wesley Community, Sits Down with Look TV.

Posted in General, The Wesley Community BlogTagged aging, NY, Saratoga Springs, senior issues, senior living

Look TV recently sat down with Brian Nealon, CEO of The Wesley Community, and Lois Celeste, Executive Director of the Saratoga Senior Center. They discussed services that The Wesley Community provides and a unique collaboration between The Wesley Community and The Saratoga Senior Center.