Gabe! Gabe! KristenMeyer / Wednesday, August 16, 2023 0 14711 It was a beautiful evening, August 11th, for FunDay Friday as residents of Ferris Hills and Clark Meadows enjoyed a solo serenade by one of the Elderly Brothers, and Ferris Resident, Gabe Cinquegrana. The music, all familiar to the 35+ people in attendance, lasted for 1 hour and brought back many memories. Read more
A Tour of Garrett Chapel on the Bluff at Keuka Lake A Tour of Garrett Chapel on the Bluff at Keuka Lake Looks like they had great weather! KristenMeyer / Monday, August 14, 2023 0 14115 Read more
Off to the Pub! Off to the Pub! KristenMeyer / Monday, August 14, 2023 0 12353 A group of residents took off to the Blue Eagle Tavern in Branchport, NY for an afternoon of pub fare and an opportunity to see and remember this historic hot spot that has served generations of lake folk.. Read more
Meyers & McQuire Concert Meyers & McQuire Concert KristenMeyer / Monday, August 14, 2023 0 11820 Read more
"The Elderly Brothers" perform at Ferris Hills "The Elderly Brothers" perform at Ferris Hills A hotdog lunch and music show on a Thursday afternoon! KristenMeyer / Monday, July 31, 2023 0 12409 One of our residents, Gabe, is in the band! Gabe and his wife, Deb, moved into Ferris Hill this year and they hit the ground running. Both Deb and Gabe were already active volunteers in the community working tirelessly at the VA, Kiwanis, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and more. Here, we are all enjoying the musical performane with lunch as an added treat. Read more
The Richard Auldon Clark Concert The Richard Auldon Clark Concert A performance at Ferris Hills at Westlake in Canandaigua, NY KristenMeyer / Friday, July 21, 2023 0 12488 Read more
Rainbow Connection Rainbow Connection This was our view from the Ferris Hills Parking Lot last night around 7pm KristenMeyer / Monday, June 26, 2023 0 13263 Thank you, Terry Boothman, for capturing this moment! Read more
This morning we had a little visitor just behind Clark Meadows. This morning we had a little visitor just behind Clark Meadows. This fawn was photographed from a safe distance as not to disturb mother nature. KristenMeyer / Wednesday, June 7, 2023 0 14059 Read more
ATLYS performs at Ferris Hills in Canandaigua, NY! ATLYS performs at Ferris Hills in Canandaigua, NY! A STRING QUARTET of four strong women who explore, discover, and create. KristenMeyer / Thursday, June 1, 2023 0 13970 Read more
"BEST TASTE" Award goes to Ferris Hills and Clark Meadows! "BEST TASTE" Award goes to Ferris Hills and Clark Meadows! 2023 Canandaigua Kiwanis Chef and Sip Challenge KristenMeyer / Tuesday, May 9, 2023 0 13607 For the win... Chefs, Tony Cafarelli and Jamison Leigh, served up Porchetta with salsa verde and pickled red onion. Our chefs worked hard preparing and presenting their creation. They enjoyed the fun competition with other respected chefs in the community. The foodies came out to enjoy this amazing event hosted by Canandaigua Kiwanis. Canandaigua Kiwanis is an active group of dedicated volunteers working tirelessly throughout the year raising money to support children. Read more
SuperUser Account / Sunday, January 1, 2017 / Categories: Ferris Hills Blog To Your Good Health Simple Things Help Make Healthy Aging Possible Have you noticed that the numbers in the phone book seem to be getting smaller? Do you find it harder to get down on your knees to look under the bed—and to get up again?There’s no question that age brings changes to our lives. And yes, some of them we’d prefer to avoid.Physically, for example, stiffening joints can make it harder to get around. And many people find that their short-term memory just isn’t what it used to be. Often, difficult personal situations, such as the death of a spouse, can add to the negative changes.But age can bring positive changes too. One survey found that many older people say they have less stress and more time for family, interests and hobbies than they used to. In fact, the vast majority of older people report they are satisfied with their lives.To a great extent, what older age will be like for you depends on how you live now and how you cope with the changes that come your way. You may not be able to turn back time, but you can move in a direction that may make getting older easier and more pleasant. Here are a few pointers:Decide to have an active mind and body. Remember the adage "Use it or lose it."Opt to be involved. Isolation can contribute to depression and other health problems. So keep connected to family and friends. Social connections can help ensure that you have physical and emotional support for what comes your way.Choose a healthy lifestyle. The advice you heard when you were younger still applies: Eat well, maintain a healthy weight, get enough rest, don’t smoke, do what you can to stay safe and see your doctor regularly.Relish your leisure time. Do things you enjoy, and allow yourself some downtime. Too much stress can contribute to a host of health problems.Practice healthy ways to cope. Believe in yourself, and remember: You can handle whatever comes your way.Sources: AGS Foundation for Health in Aging; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Mental Health America; Pew Research CenterTo your good health—simple things help make healthyaging possibleHave you noticed that the numbers in the phone book seem to be gettingsmaller? Do you find it harder to get down on your knees to look under thebed—and to get up again?There’s no question that age brings changes to our lives. And yes, someof them we’d prefer to avoid.Physically, for example, stiffening joints can make it harder to getaround. And many people find that their short-term memory just isn’t what itused to be. Often, difficult personal situations, such as the death of aspouse, can add to the negative changes. But age can bring positive changes too. One survey found that many olderpeople say they have less stress and more time for family, interests andhobbies than they used to. In fact, the vast majority of older people reportthey are satisfied with their lives.To a great extent, what older age will be like for you depends on howyou live now and how you cope with the changes that come your way. You may notbe able to turn back time, but you can move in a direction that may makegetting older easier and more pleasant. Here are a few pointers:· Decide to havean active mind and body. Remember the adage "Use it or lose it."· Opt to beinvolved. Isolation can contribute to depression and other health problems. Sokeep connected to family and friends. Social connections can help ensure thatyou have physical and emotional support for what comes your way.· Choose ahealthy lifestyle. The advice you heard when you were younger stillapplies: Eat well, maintain a healthy weight, get enough rest, don’t smoke, dowhat you can to stay safe and see your doctor regularly.· Relish yourleisure time. Do things you enjoy, and allow yourself somedowntime. Too much stress can contribute to a host of health problems.· Practicehealthy ways to cope. Believe in yourself, and remember: You can handlewhatever comes your way.Sources: AGS Foundation for Health in Aging; Centers for Disease Controland Prevention; Mental Health America; Pew Research Center Previous Article Athletic Trainers Bring Expertise to Ferris Hills’ Fitness Center Next Article Green Thumbs In Their Glory at Ferris Hills Print 23768