Good News for Active Adults Plagued with Arthritic Ankles
February 24, 2010 by lisa
Filed under Active Adult Living
There’s good news for older active adults who are plagued with arthritic ankles. Surgeons presenting today at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons’ Annual Scientific Conference in Las Vegas are re-thinking treatment approaches for end-stage ankle arthritis.
Baby Boomers are more active than ever and don’t want to be held back by painful arthritis. While in the past pain-relieving ankle fusions were the gold standard for care, new surgical techniques including arthroscopic ankle surgery, total ankle joint replacements and bone or cartilage replacement are offering hope for those wanting to remain active adults.
These advancements come at an opportune time since foot and ankle surgeons are seeing more patients with end-stage ankle arthritis as the population of older adults increases.
According to Pittsburgh-based foot and ankle surgeon Robert W. Mendicino, DPM, FACFAS, end-stage ankle arthritis is a painful condition and most often occurs after a traumatic injury, history of chronic sprains, or in patients with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. ”A decade ago treatment options were limited; patients either lived with the pain or underwent an ankle fusion,” he said. “But today, because of the medical advancements and new surgical techniques, Baby Boomers suffering from arthritis have additional, viable treatment options to keep them on their feet and enjoying their active adult lifestyle.”
One treatment option that has seen some of the most advancement is the use of ankle implants. “While still changing, the quality and design of the implants have drastically improved over the years,” Dr. Mendicino said. “Implants are now even more customized to the patient’s size, gender and uniqueness of their arthritis; it’s no longer a one-size-fits-all world. This is especially important for maintaining functionality and range of motion in the ankle.”
More information on ankle pain or other foot and ankle health conditions can be found at ACFAS’ consumer web site, FootHealthFacts.org.
Top 3 Reasons to play Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia, AZ
February 15, 2010 by lisa
Filed under Retirement Communities
If you are an Active Adult who loves to play golf, check out the three reasons why you should consider the Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia in Arizona:
1. There are only 23 courses in the United States that Golf Digest considers worthy of its prestigious five star designation. Only one of these is the Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia.
2. A design that is completely unique in Arizona, with rolling terrain, striking native grasses, and shot making variety akin to the Midwest’s best courses.
3. Pay half of what you’d pay in Scottsdale for a similar experience. Vistancia’s EARLY REWARD prices take a different approach from the rest of the Arizona golf market – you are rewarded for booking earlier, giving you great tee times and great rates, rather than settling for a less desirable tee time at the last minute.
The Trilogy Golf Club is just one of many amenities enjoyed by guests and residents of the Trilogy at Vistancia community in Peoria, Arizona. Other amenities include:
- Verde Grill
- Alvea Spa
- Wedding Services
- A Gated Active Adult Resort Golf Community
Feel free to stop by and see all that Vistancia has to offer!
Active Adults Enjoy Nature’s Beauty in Redmond Ridge, WA
February 9, 2010 by lisa
Filed under Retirement Communities
Imagine waking up to nature’s beauty all around you…Your new backyard surrounded by 500 acres of protected wetlands and forest preserve…Stunning mountains…Lakes.
Redmond is known as the bicycle capital of the Northwest, and with 12 miles of trails surrounding your home, there are plenty of opportunities for running and hiking, too.
Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish offer sailing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing.
Whether you hike, bike, horseback ride or go for a scenic drive, Redmond has much to offer active adult living.
New homes at Trilogy at Redmond Ridge start at the mid-$300’s. And, right now you can save up to $75,000+ on over 15 new home models!
At Trilogy at Redmond Ridge, the homes are divided into five collections:
- Lakes (1,295-1,871 sf),
- Port (1,337-1,787 sf),
- Island (1,568-1,925 sf),
- Forest (2,161-2,306 sf), and
- Estate (2,496-3,082 sf).
Lakes, Port and Island homes are modestly sized (and modestly priced) homes perfect for those looking for a cozy home for themselves, friends, and family.
The Forest collection is slightly larger, and ideal for those looking for the feel of a bigger space.
Finally, the Estate collection provides ample space combined with unique design targeted at those who require a larger floor plan.
To help you explore your ideas for your new home, Trilogy has created a Floor Plan Explorer, an interactive tool that lets you preview your dreams. Thinking about adding on a porch? Extending your garage space? Turning your den into a guest bedroom?
Design a Trilogy new home of your own – built around the way you want to live in your own active adult community.
Active Adult Teaching Violin at 89!
February 1, 2010 by lisa
Filed under Active Adult Living
The 89-year-old violinist, who played in the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra for more than 20 years, gave her first lesson when she was 12 and living in Flora, Ind. Her student was 10, and Kathryn Walker was the only person in town who played the violin, making her the natural choice for a teacher.
“I love to see how they progress and how they feel about music,” said Walker, “I feel lost if I’m not teaching.”
Over the last 40 years, Walker said she has taught more than 1,800 music students. Her schedule today isn’t as dense as it once was; each week, Walker brings in five or six students, - that’s down from up to 40 or 50 students a week in her prime, she said.
“It tapers down after a while,” she said.
Walker comes from “a musical family.” Her late husband, Mark F. Walker, was a composer and directed the music theory department at Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music for several years beginning in 1968.
When her family gets together, they all bring their instruments, Walker said. She’s fond of showing a family photo from her 75th birthday that includes all her family with their instruments.
“When you would come in our house, all our music stands are set up,” she said. “We play and play and play.”
Sheet music is stored in almost every crack and crevice of Walker’s space. She has a large, four-drawer filing cabinet full of sheet music. Folders of music line Walker’s closet floor. Even the bench to her Story & Clark piano, which now sits in a common area of the retirement home, is filled with sheet music.
Pat Strasik, a junior at the local high school, was preparing with Walker for a solo and ensemble contest.
“Mrs. Walker is one of my favorite people,” Strasik said. “She’s like a second parent sometimes.”
Strasik has been practicing with Walker since the seventh grade.
Walker has played in several symphonies. In Ohio, she spent 22 years in the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 14 years in the Warren Chamber Orchestra and eight years in the Columbus symphony.
Today, Walker plays with a group of ex-symphony musicians who call themselves “The Chamber Players” between lessons with her six students.
“Given the knowledge I have, I try to bring it out in them,” Walker said. “By learning to play, they become cultured. … I like to see them enjoy what they’re doing.”
Information about Kathryn Walker found at www.Vindy.com.