February 23, 2021
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With heart disease being the #1 leading cause of death in both men and women, GenCare residents are coming together to fight this disease. Residents wore red on February 5th to increase awareness around cardiac care and the importance of taking care of our hearts. In addition to keeping hearts healthy, our communities received their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine and are looking forward to more joyous times ahead.
February is our reminder to enjoy a loving state of mind. Gratitude is one of the most important gateways to giving and receiving love. Even if you are not able to get out and about the way you used to, it’s still easy to write a note or make a phone call to let someone know you love and appreciate them.
During this month, residents at our elderly care facility also focused on opening up their hearts. This year our hearts have felt heavier than ever and by practicing actions of opening our hearts, we can begin to feel light in both our mind and body. Our chest houses our heart and when this area of the body is relaxed and open, you can breathe deeper, stand taller, and be physically and mentally open and compassionate toward yourself and others. Make the rest of this month special by celebrating with heart-opening movements that stretch the muscles of the chest, back, and shoulders. Check out GenCare’s “Heart Opener Yoga Flow” to begin a practice of opening your heart.
“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”- Helen Keller
