While the rest of the world is picking up the pace and muscling their way through an often stressful and busy holiday season, Masterpiece Living invites you to slow down and … breathe. Relaxation has been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce muscle tension and pain, increase blood flow, reduce stress and fatigue, and leave us with a greater sense […]
by Roger Landry City sidewalks, busy sidewalks. Dressed in holiday style. In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas: children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile…” If only reality were more reminiscent of those holiday songs, where it’s always the “most wonderful time of the year.” But for many people, the holidays are a time of great stress. Reportedly, […]
Aging Through Ages is a five-part video mini-course offered by Masterpiece Living that explores the history of aging and the evolving role of older adults across time. Participants will take a brief look at the Hunter-Gatherer Age, the Agrarian Age, the Industrial Revolution era, the Technology Age, as well as a glimpse into our Future. Each section illustrates what life […]
There is no right or wrong way to walk a labyrinth. Some people walk with the intention of addressing an issue in their lives; others to pray and meditate. It is helpful to pause before you enter to center your thoughts on your intention. Begin by concentrating on your breathing. As you inhale, feel the peacefulness of your surroundings enter […]
Internationally known spiritual advisor Eckhart Tolle reminds us that, “We are not our minds.” Our mental wanderings prevent us from being present in this moment, where life is lived and where joy resides. Perhaps, even as you read this, your mind is leaping about the jungle of your consciousness. I’m getting tired. I have to go to the store and […]
By: Penny Vittoria (Successful Aging Coach, Acacia Creek) When you walk through Acacia Creek Retirement Community, it feels different from other communities. One visitor remarked, “I think my mom would live longer if she moved here.” What she felt is what most people feel at Acacia Creek, an aliveness that comes from people who are engaged in what they love […]
Masterpiece Living has a library of Great Courses that are free for partner communities to check out! The Masterpiece library has a wide range of courses that are an excellent resource for residents and team members alike. To check out the Great Courses inventory available now, ask a member of your Champion Team go to: www.mymasterpeiceliving.com > Resources > Resources […]
Resilience is a 10-session exploration by Masterpiece Living that revisits and expands upon concepts introduced in Dr. Roger Landry’s dynamic book, Live Long, Die Short. Resilience allows us to bounce back after physically, mentally, and emotionally stressful situations, adapt quickly to changes, and develop whole-person strength. Participants will leave with actionable tools to immediately enhance their own successful aging experience.
What is the Valuing Gray video contest? It is a video contest showcasing your organization’s method of valuing and leveraging the strengths of older adults for the greater good of society. In order to be eligible for the Valuing Gray Award an organization must submit a video showcasing their system and how it is contributing to world change, along with […]
“Our vision is to see what the aging body can do and push the limits. We are highly educated and motivated; and what I believe sets our community apart is that we are data driven, and our power programming for fall prevention,” Aneil Koerper, Lifestyle Director of ABHOW’s The Terraces of Phoenix, said during a recent network call with Masterpiece […]