The True Cost of Aging
Aging in America – the Costs Seniors Face At this point in time, there are currently around 79 million baby boomers in the United States. This generation has always had a profound effect on the economy, and as they retire they’ll begin to have more of an effect on the cost of healthcare. In fact, […]
Share to Care Gala
The 6th annual Share to Care Gala is 7-11:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the state fairgrounds in Raleigh. Eight chefs from local retirement communities, including Galloway Ridge at Fearrington and Woodland Terrace in Cary, will be serving dishes inspired by classic Hollywood. Diners will vote for their favorite dish. Beyond food, the evening includes live […]
Strategies for Lifelong Singing
Galloway Ridge and Hinshaw Music invite you to attend a workshop on March 5th, 2016 from 9:00 – 12:00pm in the Chapin Auditorium at Galloway Ridge. An interactive presentation will be led by internationally known voice teacher, Dr. Brenda Smith dealing with vocal issues that affect most people as they age. The workshop will supply […]
The Benefits of Yoga for Seniors
Why Should Seniors Try Yoga? Maintaining a level of physical activity is vital for healthy aging. Exercise helps keep us mobile, improving our balance and flexibility and allows us to stay independent for as long as possible. You’ll feel more energetic and can even manage some of your chronic aches and pains, all by being […]
How to Beat the Winter Blues
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? The winter months can be a difficult time for seniors. After the festivities of the holiday season are over and family and friends have returned home from visiting, the long, cold months ahead can be isolating and lonely for the elderly. However, there’s actually a scientific reason for seasonal depression, […]
Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
Popular New Year’s Resolutions According a recent survey conducted by Statistic Brain, some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions include things like losing weight, getting organized, saving money, learning something new and exciting, and spending more time with family. Around 45% of Americans will make resolutions, but sadly, only 8% of these people will […]
The Importance of Proper Posture
The Power of Proper Posture for Seniors As people enter their 50s and 60s, it’s common for them to begin to notice that they are “shrinking”; that they’ve lost up to an inch in their overall height. This is because of the way our spines begin to change as we age. The vertebrae and discs […]
Galloway Ridge Charitable Fund 2015 Recipients
The Galloway Ridge Charitable Fund has awarded $70,000 in community grants to 15 Chatham County not-for-profits, public schools and county government agencies. Grant funds will support food, shelter, education and community services projects. Awardees are: Chatham Cares Community Pharmacy Chatham County Council on Aging Communities in Schools CORA Food Pantry Family Violence and Rape Crisis […]
The Benefits of Becoming a Senior Volunteer
Seniors Volunteers and the Community If you’re a newly retired senior who is looking for interesting ways to spend your time, have you ever considered volunteer work? Seniors often have a vast wealth of knowledge and skills they’ve acquired over the span of their lives, and can help organizations save money and train the younger […]
Galloway Ridge Interview on WCHL 97.9FM Radio
This is a Galloway Ridge interview on WCHL 97.9FM Radio discussing being a nonprofit and major employer in Chatham County. As an employer in a rural economically diverse county such as Chatham County how can Galloway Ridge make an impact in our community? What are the needs of a large employer such as GR? How […]
