ORCHARD HEIGHTS HOSTS ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP (click for more information)

Monthly meetings are open to the public, begin May 14

New Executive Chef Joins Orchard Heights

ORCHARD HEIGHTS OFFERS FREE TAI CHI CLASSES
Sessions are open to the public, beginning March 19

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – Orchard Heights, Inc., an assisted living and memory care residence in Orchard Park, announced that it will be offering tai chi classes beginning on Thursday, March 19 at 3:30 pm. The sessions are free and open to the public.

Tai chi is an ancient form of physical exercise and stretching that was originally developed in China. Today, tai chi, which is often called “meditation in motion,” is used for a multitude of health purposes, including reducing stress, increasing flexibility, improving muscle strength and definition and increasing energy, stamina and agility. The classes offered in the South Lounge at Orchard Heights will be taught by the Red Dragon School of Martial Arts.

Classes will run for six weeks and space is limited. Interested individuals are asked to contact Orchard Heights at (716) 662-0651 to reserve a spot. Orchard Heights is located at 5200 Chestnut Ridge Road in Orchard Park.

Orchard Heights provides quality, compassionate assisted living and memory care services in a comfortable environment. Surrounded by more than ten acres of beautiful suburban countryside, residents at Orchard Heights enjoy a unique living experience, complete with chef-prepared meals, around the clock recreation opportunities and a professional nursing staff on site 24 hours a day. Amenities include an ice cream parlor, full-service beauty and barber shop, a private dining room and scenic walking paths. Orchard Heights is licensed by the New York State Department of Health and is owned and operated by The Hamister Group, Inc. For more information, visit www.orchardheights.com.

Orchard Heights Residents Provide Assistance to Computer Research Company

Orchard Park, NY (September 8, 2008) - If you think that the activities of seniors in assisted living are limited to bingo and crafts, the residents of Orchard Heights Assisted Living & Memory Care Residence will quickly make you change your opinion. Not only are Orchard Heights residents active and independent, but they are also giving advice to computer development companies!

Hotcakes, an East Aurora company in the process of developing specialized computers for seniors, consulted recently with the residents of Orchard Heights. Since Orchard Heights has had a computer center and internet access for some time, Hotcakes knew that it would also have a group of computer savvy seniors. Representatives of Hotcakes interviewed residents about their feature preferences and uses.

"I must say that I was quite surprised by the level of interest from the residents," said Hotcakes' Jake Gadikan. "The whole meeting got me much more information than I expected-I left yesterday very excited about the Hotcake project." After the meeting, Gadikan spent a few minutes answering the computer questions and also offered to return for internet lessons.

Hotcakes' design plans include a limited-purpose, easy-to-use computer with memory games. The company also plans to offer in-home, one-on-one computer training for seniors.

Orchard Heights Assisted Living in Buffalo NY proudly presents its New Alzheimer's Support Group!

We are pleased to announce the creation of two new Alzheimer's support groups for the Buffalo and Western New York community. The first group is newly/early-diagnosed individuals with Alzheimer's and their families. Meetings for this group will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2pm. The second group is for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's; it will be held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 2pm. Both groups will meet in the Orchard Heights Recreation Room.

Orchard Heights’ goal is to provide safe, confidential support and information to people affected by Alzheimer’s.  The groups offer a non-judgmental forum where members can work through their thoughts and fears.  Topics will include: disease process, denial, care and care giving, mood swings, rage, coping mechanisms, financial concerns, safety, diet, wandering, and many more issues. Facilitators will share inspiring stories, anecdotes, and insights.

Orchard Heights Alzheimer's Support Groups are free and open to the community. Refreshments will be served after the meetings. If you plan to attend, please call Sherry Black at 716-662-0651. She would be happy to provide further information.