A Publication by Pathway Senior Living January 2014

Take a look at the vibrant
and award-winning lifestyle
at Pathway Senior Living!
Plus get tips and news you can use.

Unconditional "Doggie" Love

The residents and staff at Oak Hill Supportive Living Community in Round Lake Beach welcomed their first community pooch when they recently adopted 4-year-old lab mix, Nitra. Pathway's canine companion program, "See Spot Retire," offers older dogs new lives and affords residents meaningful relationships and unconditional affection.

"I think Nitra's just great!" says Oak Hill resident Louise Jankowiak, a lifelong dog owner who can no longer care for her own pet. "I just know that we are going to be best friends." Read more.

Groove with Zumba Gold

It's a dance party! Zumba Gold is based on a series of easy-to-follow dance moves choreographed to Latin music. Specially geared toward seniors and beginners, the "Gold" version is less intense than regular Zumba and can even be done seated in a chair.

The moves focus on improving balance, strength and flexibility, while raising your heart beat and improving cardiovascular ability. See a Pathway Zumba Gold class. Click here to watch Zumba Gold video.

Viva! World Tour

Pathway seniors buckle up for adventure! The 2014 VIVA! World Tour has residents

at all 13

communities taking a "virtual exploration" of locations worldwide and in their own backyards. They're learning about world religions, obscure cultures and their local neighborhoods. Last year, the armchair travelers visited exotic locations like the land down under, Australia! Through activities, they sampled the language, food, music and scenery of various destinations and received a stamp in their passports for participation. Congratulations to Jan from Alexian Village who received a Target gift card for collecting the most passport stamps.

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Seniors are getting fit and having fun with a new twist on yoga. VIVA! Laughter Yoga is a complete wellbeing workout that is good for the mind, body and spirit. No joke! Leaders use guided techniques to bring the group to laughter. Benefits include a good mood, heart protection, better immunity, emotional connection and a positive attitude. "It helps people feel connected to each other," says Nerissa Walton, a resident at Pathway's Victory Centre of Joliet community. "If you laugh together, then you're comfortable together."

Laughter Yoga is Good "Senior" Karma

Laughter Yoga takes an innovative, "feel-

good" approach to exercise that's easy and fun for seniors. Click here to read this month's blog on the benefits of laughter yoga.

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Would you like to learn more about Pathway Senior Living's vibrant lifestyle for seniors? Click on a Pathway community near you or call 847-768-5100.

Age Well Centre for

Life Enrichment in Green Bay

Alexian Village of Elk Grove

Oak Hill Supportive Living Community in Round Lake Beach

Timberlake Supportive Living

Victory Centre of Bartlett

Victory Centre of Galewood