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Our Blog

Welcome to Fellowship Square's Blog page! We're glad you're here. This is where seniors, families and trusted advisors can find information on senior living, types of care and successful aging. We offer tips on topics such as planning for a move to a retirement community, what life is like in senior living and how to pay for all different levels of senior care. We also share stories about our Organization's history, campus events and other musings about life at Fellowship Square Phoenix. We hope you enjoy.

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Essential Heat Safety Tips for Seniors

July 27, 2023
As we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature; this and other physical factors make it harder for seniors to cool down. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body overheats and cannot cool down properly. Understanding the causes and risk factors associated with heat exhaustion in seniors is essential to prevent its occurrence. Read More
Categories: General, Independent Living
Tags: Summer safety, life in senior living, Senior Living in Phoenix

A Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing the Perfect Independent Living Community

June 26, 2023
If you or a loved one are considering a move to an independent living community, you're likely full of questions: what to look for, what to ask while touring a community, and more. In this post, Fellowship Square Phoenix has created a step-by-step guide to help you choose the ideal senior living community that suits your lifestyle, location preferences, interests, and budget. Read More
Categories: General, Independent Living
Tags: life in senior living, Independent Living Phoenix, Questions to Ask

Resident's Perspective

April 13, 2022
Sometimes we all need a little reminder to take a step back and look at our blessings in life. A few months ago, one of our residents, Lucille C., shared her musings about finding joy with us. We loved it so much that we asked if we could post it on our blog, and she agreed! Whether it's COVID or anything else going on in the world, looking for small things Read More
Categories: General, Independent Living
Tags: Senior Living in Phoenix, Resident's Perspective, life in senior living

We Still Serve the 1%

August 25, 2021
Eighteen months later, here we are. We can move more freely and are forever thankful to see our residents' smiling faces again, who we missed so much last summer. And yet, 18 months later, we are still in a pandemic. Getting vaccinated gave me the confidence to go out and about, knowing that not only was I protected, but I was also safeguarding those around me Read More
Categories: General, In The News
Tags: COVID-19 Vaccine, covid-19 and seniors, life in senior living

Moving into Senior Living During COVID

December 01, 2020
While speaking with a colleague last week, she mentioned that a friend is looking for Independent Living for her grandmother. Still, she and her grandmother are both nervous about moving into a retirement community during the COVID pandemic. Read More
Categories: Independent Living
Tags: life in senior living, covid-19 and seniors, Senior Living in Phoenix, moving into retirement community

Kristie's Corner

August 25, 2020
What a joy to be back at Fellowship Square Phoenix. After spending some time getting to know the leadership team it is clear they are amazing and dedicated to Read More
Categories: General, Independent Living
Tags: life in senior living, Independent Living, Retirement Living in Arizona

Legacies, Transitions & Bright Futures

July 02, 2020
Sometimes, change can be scary and uncomfortable, and other times, it is bittersweet. At Christian Care, we are in a time of bittersweet transition as we have two retirements to celebrate Read More
Categories: General, Independent Living, In The News
Tags: Senior Living, 40 years of service, life in senior living, fellowshipsquareblog, Christian Care

Jami's Book Club

June 08, 2020
Immersing yourself in a great book can make your brain come alive. Science is now proving this to be true. When we read, we not only improve memory and empathy, but research shows that it makes us feel better and more positive too. Science has shown that reading has amazing health benefits, including helping with depression, cutting stress, and reducing the chances of developing memory impairments, later in life. Read More
Categories: General, Independent Living
Tags: #summerreading, #independentliving, Assisted Living, Fellowship Square Phoenix, life in senior living, Senior Living

We serve the 1%

June 03, 2020
This was not a typical picture day. Even though we all work together, on the same campus, this was the first time, we were together in one place in over two months. Thanks to COVID-19, our Senior Living Campus has been locked-down since March 11, 2020. When we made the decision to lock-down, there was no going back. We were moving forward with a vengeance to protect our residents. Lock-down meant there would be no movement throughout the different entities on campus. Read More
Categories: General, Independent Living, Assisted Living, In The News
Tags: life in senior living, Fellowship Square Phoenix, Assisted Living, covid-19 and seniors, Independent Living

The Lucky Ones..

March 09, 2020
In this crazy time, I think we could all use a heart-warming story. Lucky is a common term we use when we have good results, or good fortune. But we all know… nothing happens by chance. Read More
Categories: General, Independent Living, Assisted Living, In The News
Tags: life in senior living, Senior Living, Fellowship Square Phoenix, Christian Care

The Hearts of Senior Living

March 09, 2020
In Senior Living, we serve people every day. To succeed in this industry, we must put service before self. Read More
Categories: General, Independent Living, In The News
Tags: Senior Living, Fellowship Square Phoenix, 40 years of service, Assisted Living, life in senior living

Collected Wisdom

January 17, 2020
Happy 2020! Like most people this time of year, we are thinking about new beginnings and ways to live more intentional each day. There is a quote, "The people with the best advice are usually the ones who have been through the most." Read More
Categories: General, Independent Living
Tags: life in senior living, Fellowship Square Phoenix, Collected Wisdom

Dining & Housekeeping Services

May 09, 2018
In this second interview for our "A Day in the Life" series, we hear from Kim Sanders, Director of Dining & Housekeeping Services. By all accounts, Kim is extremely dedicated to providing a very high level of customer service and to elevating residents' everyday experiences. Read More
Categories: General, Independent Living, Assisted Living
Tags: careers in senior living, affordable senior housing, life in senior living, senior housing in Verde Valley

Eric Kirby, Executive Chef

May 02, 2018
In this first interview of our "A Day in the Life" series, we talk to Eric Kirby - the new Executive Chef at Fellowship Square Phoenix. Eric has been with Fellowship Square Phoenix since 2011, and was recently promoted to Executive Chef - a position he has transitioned into with ease. He oversees the Food Service Department for our entire senior living community - independent living, assisted living & skilled nursing. Read More
Categories: General, Independent Living
Tags: careers in senior living, Independent Living Phoenix, Senior Living in Phoenix, life in senior living

To Be a Great Company

April 23, 2018
Fellowship Square Phoenix takes pride in the community they’ve built through their Christian Care roots. The staff at this assisted and independent living facility truly exemplify their service by being leaders of the heart. The company invests in their people to make it a better place for the staff which creates a great environment to call home. Read More. Read More
Categories: General, Independent Living, Assisted Living
Tags: Christian Care, life in senior living, 40 years of service

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