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Four Tips for Simplifying Your Move into Independent Living
Moving into an independent living community is an exciting new chapter that opens the door to new experiences and connections. Preparin…
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Designed With Empathy, Taught With Experience: New Memory Care Training
Fellowship Square is honored to host a new DHS-approved Memory Care training program, designed and taught by Shelly Drews, a nationally…
Improving Resident Safety with Helpany: A 65% Drop in Falls in Just One Month
Falls are one of the leading concerns in senior living, but at The Oasis Assisted Living in Surprise, we’re flipping the script. Within…
Fellowship Square Mesa Reduces Resident Falls by 90%
This isn’t just a story about technology—it’s a story about dignity, independence, and peace of mind. With Paul, our team can focus the…
Using AI to Prevent Falls - Not Just Detect Them
Fall prevention will never be one-size-fits-all, but at Fellowship Square-Mesa, embracing AI technology has brought measurable improvem…
Volunteer Week at Fellowship Square Historic Mesa
National Volunteer Week celebrates the power of giving back. At Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, resident Gary Smith leads the "Back to…
Prom Memories
Discover the heartwarming story of how a high school senior enlisted his grandmother's help for an elaborate prom proposal, showcasing …
Memories of Spring
Fellowship Square Resident Harriett Kostelecky shares fond memories of Spring on the family farm! Harriett volunteers for various activ…
Understanding the Costs of Independent and Assisted Living: Who Pays for Senior Care?
If you’re wondering, "How much is Independent Living?" or "Who pays for Independent and Assisted Living?" - you’ve come to the right pl…
Essential Heat Safety Tips for Seniors
As we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature; this and other physical factors make it harder for seniors to co…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing the Perfect Independent Living Community
If you or a loved one are considering a move to an independent living community, you're likely full of questions: what to look for, wha…
Four Tips for Downsizing: Preparing for Your Move Into Senior Living
Are you considering a move into an independent living retirement community? It's an exciting step towards a lifestyle filled with frien…
Unlocking the Power of Friendship and Community: The Benefits of Independent Living for Seniors
As we age, it's natural to seek ways to maintain our independence and have an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Engaging in activities t…
Aging Gracefully: The Importance of Balance and Fall Prevention in Senior Health
As we age, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize our health and well-being, and one key area that is often overlooked is bala…
Five Simple Ways for Seniors to Stay Active and Cool During the Summer Months
As the summer heat intensifies, staying cool and active becomes even more important, especially for seniors. Arizona has hit record tem…
How to Manage Arthritis Pain: The Power of Staying Active
Arthritis is a chronic condition that affects an estimated 58.5 million adults in the US. It causes joint inflammation, stiffness, and …
Top 5 Benefits of Choosing a Non-profit Senior Living Community
As seniors embark on an exciting new chapter in their lives, many consider various options, including senior living communities. One im…
From Isolation to Empowerment: Discovering the Life-Enhancing Benefits of Senior Living Communities
Humans are social beings. Whether we identify as introverts or extroverts, we all need social interaction for positive mental, emotiona…
Bible Verses for Seniors
As we age, it is important to reflect on our life and remember that a certain level of wisdom comes with experience. But sometimes, lif…
Senior Living vs. in-home care: How to Decide
As we age, we often face tough decisions regarding our living situation. People often research and compare two options: receiving in-ho…
Senior Living vs. In-home care for seniors: How to decide
As we age, we often face tough decisions regarding our living situation. People often research and evaluate two options: receiving in-h…
What is Enhanced Retirement Living?
Enhanced Retirement Living™ is a relatively new term to describe a class of senior living - and it is more than just Independent Living…
A Tale of Two Sunnysides...
Fellowship Square Phoenix was built in 1981, and before construction began, our address was recorded with Maricopa County as 2002 W Sun…
Mid-Summer Bucket List for Seniors
Here we are, mid-way through summer! July is one of the hottest months in Phoenix, so those of us living in the Valley are looking for …
A Resident's Perspective
Sometimes we all need a little reminder to take a step back and look at our blessings in life. A few months ago, one of our residents, …
From a Resident's Perspective
Sometimes we all need a little reminder to take a step back and look at our blessings in life. A few months ago, one of our residents, …
Reflections' Memory Care Activities
Humans are multifaceted beings. We have the basic needs of food, water, shelter, and clothing, but we are so much more than our basic n…
We Still Serve the 1%
Eighteen months later, here we are. We can move more freely and are forever thankful to see our residents' smiling faces again, who we …
Seniors Adopting & Advancing Modern Technology
seniors who reside at Fellowship Square Mesa and in the surrounding community spent part of their day traveling on grandiose adventures…
Infrastructure at the Core of Senior Living
Infrastructure is the underlying foundation or basic framework of an organization that is needed for it to function successfully. Beyon…
The Volunteering Happiness Factor
Senior residents at Fellowship Square Mesa have enjoyed many outreach activities in our community.
Our Story: Rooted in Caring Excellence
When choosing a senior living place to call home as an aging adult, it is important to consider a number of factors about the organizat…
Senior Tech Fest to Highlight Technological Impact
The impactful use of technology among aging residents at our resort-style senior living community in the East Valley is turning heads a…
Mindful Living for Memory Care
Intentionality is at the heart of our Reflections Memory Care services and hospitality.
Assisted Living at The Oasis
As seniors age and need more help with daily life functions, there is peace of mind that comes with securing an appropriate balance of …
Independent Living to the Fullest
From campus events, fun activities, health care support, and wellness classes to neighborly social hours, there are always opportunitie…
Center of Aging Excellence
The well-being of our residents will always come first while we look to celebrate life with them. We invite you to join us on our incre…
Living in Faith, Community & Purpose
More and more research is showing that having faith can benefit the human spirit as well as the body, helping us to live longer and hap…
Resort-Style Pool Vibes This Summer
Our residents at Fellowship Square-Mesa love the variety of ways they can enjoy the sparkling clean water that is central to our 16-acr…
The Healthy, Fun Pursuit of Lifelong Learning
At Fellowship Square-Mesa, we prioritize lifelong learning amongst our senior residents so they continue to try new things, increase th…
Freedom From COVID-19 Celebration
Fellowship Square-Mesa wants to set the record straight for how our seniors have survived the pandemic and are now celebrating together…
Breaths of Fresh Air Included
It’s easy to take our breaths for granted until a cause challenges our breathing, such as the springtime allergies that have people sni…
Our Caring "Fall Prevention" Technology
The Fellowship Square-Mesa community has taken unique steps to prioritize our ‘fall prevention’ approach for residents, since it is of …
At Our Table...
At Fellowship Square, hospitality and community are life changing. Creating a welcoming atmosphere where friendships are forged and sto…
Moving into a Senior Living Community During COVID
While speaking with a colleague last week, she mentioned that a friend is looking for Independent Living for her grandmother. Still, sh…
Finding Love during COVID
Catching Love Instead of COVID Amid the restrictions of COVID-19, seniors are finding joy in each other's company. In the case of these…
Alexa Community at Fellowship Square-Mesa
Our Alexa Community at Fellowship Square-Mesa is one of the newest technological advances in Senior Living today. Alexa Community uses …
New Beginnings
My journey as part of the Christian Care ministry began in 1987. How amazing to be part of this growing ministry, now the largest not-…
Legacies, Transitions & Bright Futures
Sometimes, change can be scary and uncomfortable, and other times, it is bittersweet. At Christian Care, we are in a time of bitterswee…
Embracing Change: How Life’s Transitions Can Lead to Bright New Beginnings
Sometimes, change can be scary and uncomfortable, and other times, it is bittersweet. At Christian Care, we are in a time of bitterswee…
To Be a Great Company...
Early in my career, I learned that people want to know what you believe; they want to know where your heart is leading you, and where i…
Putting Service Before Self
Early in my career, I learned that people want to know what you believe; they want to know where your heart is leading you, and where i…
Jami's Book Club
Immersing yourself in a great book can make your brain come alive. Science is now proving this to be true. When we read, we not only im…
We serve the 1%
This was not a typical picture day. Even though we all work together, on the same campus, this was the first time, we were together in …
The Lucky Ones..
In this crazy time, I think we could all use a heart-warming story. Lucky is a common term we use when we have good results, or good f…
The Hearts of Senior Living
In Senior Living, we serve people every day. To succeed in this industry, we must put service before self.
Collected Wisdom
Happy 2020! Like most people this time of year, we are thinking about new beginnings and ways to live more intentional each day. There…
Part 2: Sharing Blessings. Serving Others.
In part 2 of this two part series covering Christian Care's 40th Anniversary, I asked three members of our senior leadership to share s…
Christian Care - 40 years of Excellence
This year marks Christian Care’s 40th anniversary. On September 21st, we will be hosting a reception at Christian Care Health Center t…
2019 TIM Award for SEO Campaign in Senior Living
In 2013, Fellowship Square began working with the LAVIDGE agency to update their brand identity, create new marketing collateral and la…
How gum disease could lead to Alzheimer's
In a new study, researchers have found that a bacterium largely responsible for gum disease also contributes to the development of Alzh…
The Right Stress Can Lengthen Your Life
The startling truth gleaned from recent studies is that some forms of stress are very good for us. It appears that Nietzsche was right …
To Be a Great Company
Fellowship Square Phoenix takes pride in the community they’ve built through their Christian Care roots. The staff at this assisted and…
A day in the life.... Fellowship Square Resident, Lew
Lew is an active participant in the Fellowship Square Phoenix community, one would never guess that Lew is 97 years of age. With a twin…
A day in the life...Fellowship Square Resident, Wanda
Wanda, now 88 years young, grew up in Texas, but her life took to the skies when she joined the military. Wanda learned to fly a T-34 p…