Forest Health and Rehab

08/02/2026

Happy National Coloring Book Day! Many people enjoy coloring because it gives them a chance to use their imagination while reliving their childhood. Here are some health benefits of coloring:

Does your older loved one enjoy being creative? Coloring is a great activity for seniors because they can express themselves for a few hours. Many people enjoy coloring because it gives them a chance to use their imagination while reliving their childhood.There are many coloring book options, from b...

08/01/2026

Today is World Lung Cancer Day. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world, with 2.1 million new cases occurring each year. Approximately 541,000 Americans living today have been diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their lives.

Here’s how lung cancer affects the body, the signs of lung cancer, and what puts you at risk for it:

Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world, with 2.1 million new cases occurring each year. Approximately 541,000 Americans living today have been diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their lives.1Here’s how lung cancer affects the body, the signs of lung cancer, and what puts you a...

07/31/2026

Happy National Avocado Day! Avocado makes a great addition to any meal or recipe because of its fresh and distinct taste. Avocados also contain a variety of health benefits that can help you meet your nutritional needs and goals.

Here are 4 reasons why avocados are good for you, as well as how you can add more avocados into your diet:

Avocado is an extremely popular fruit that is typically used as an ingredient in smoothies, sandwiches, tacos, and guacamole.Avocado makes a great addition to any meal or recipe because of its fresh and distinct taste. Avocados also contain a variety of health benefits that can help you meet your nu...

07/30/2026

Happy National Cheesecake Day!

07/29/2026

Occupational Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on helping patients perform daily tasks and activities. Check out more on occupational therapy and the types of people it helps in this blog:

Occupational Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on helping patients perform daily tasks and activities. Occupational therapy helps people learn tasks such as eating, getting dressed in the morning, and putting on shoes, with a focus on designing tools to help individuals achieve their goals o...

07/28/2026

Each year, July 28th is World Nature Conservation Day, a holiday that recognizes the importance of a clean environment in society.

There are small habits you can incorporate into your lifestyle to live more environmentally friendly. Here are some ways you can conserve energy and resources today:

Each year, July 28th observes World Nature Conservation Day, a holiday that recognizes the importance that a clean environment plays in society. Nature conservation efforts are made to help keep the Earth’s resources clean and available for future generations.There are small habits you can incorpo...

07/26/2026

Did you know that millions of people receive occupational therapy each year to help them regain their health, independence, and quality of life through therapy, exercise, and treatment plans?

In addition to occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants help their patients regain the skills needed to function in their everyday lives. Here is more info on what an occupational therapy assistant is, how to become one, and where they can work:

Did you know that millions of people receive occupational therapy each year to help them regain their health, independence, and quality of life through therapy, exercise, and treatment plans?1In addition to occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants help their patients regain the skill...

07/25/2026

Happy Christmas in July!

07/24/2026

The residents have been having fun celebrating the Port of Call to Santorini, Greece! Here are some fun facts about Santorini:

-Present-day Santorini was first discovered during the 3rd millennium BC and was colonized by the Minoan Empire

-Santorini’s cuisine is heavily influenced by the fact that the island did not have electricity until the 1960s

- The Perissa Black Sand Beach got its black sand because of a volcanic eruption centuries ago

Learn more about Santorini below:

Every month, residents in participating affiliated communities will learn about a different city or country through engaging activities, fun facts, and delicious cuisine through the Port of Call program. During July, the Port of Call theme is Santorini, Greece!About SantoriniSantorini is an island l...

07/23/2026

As we kick off Spirit Week, Day 3, Western Day, our staff pulled out their cowboy hats, boots, and jeans to celebrate Western Day! Our residents loved it!🐴