Many older adults restrict their activities because of their concerns about falling. The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) will be sponsoring another session of A MATTER OF BALANCE, an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Participants enjoy learning practical fall prevention techniques and simple exercises to increase flexibility, strength, and balance. During
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Month: February 2020
Coleen McGriff, a resident of The Mayflower Community turned 103 on Monday, February 10th. A native of New Sharon, Iowa, Coleen has lived in both Beebe Assisted Living and the Health Center while at Mayflower. Coleen’s family celebrated with her on Sunday at Mayflower. Pictured are, front, Coleen; middle, grandson Brett McGriff, daughter Cora Lou
After 30 years of consulting dietician service to The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA), Peg Ehler, RD,LD (Registered Dietician/Licensed Dietician) finally gets to focus on food for just her own family! A native of Iowa City, Peg has lived in Mount Pleasant, Fairfield, Knoxville, Pleasantville, and Newton, while providing registered dietician services to hospitals, nursing homes,
On the day of the Iowa political caucuses, Tuesday, February 3rd, The Mayflower Community was proud to host a satellite caucus. 72 residents pre-registered for and participated in the afternoon caucus. Residents entered the Carman Center, which was set up with round tables, surrounded by chairs. After checking in, the caucus-goers then went to the
One year ago this month (February 2019), John Noer, a resident of The Mayflower Community began work on a 40,000-piece puzzle. Composed of 10 frames of Disney characters, John has now completed seven of the frames. The most recent has been “Jungle Boy.” John observed, “This one was difficult because it contained so much green!”
In Grinnell, The Mayflower Community and Total Rehab Orthopedic & Sports Specialist have partnered to provide a physical and occupational therapy clinic serving residents on the Mayflower campus. Our primary focus is providing Medicare rehabilitative care. Jordan Finch Smith, DPT is a featured Total Rehab provider. — Bob Mann, Sales & Marketing Director