Touchmark hosted a tea tasting event in January to celebrate National Hot Tea Month. People attending were able to sample various teas like green tea and rooibos tea and learn about their health benefits. The document also provides information on Touchmark's amenities and services for seniors as well as upcoming events in February focused on heart health, including presentations on maintaining a healthy heart and "Wear Red Day". It encourages people to visit the health club which is open to those aged 40+ and offers fitness classes and personal trainers.

1. February 2014
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Touchmark hosts tea tasting in honor of
National Hot Tea Month
Tea is the perfect way to warm up, especially during National Hot Tea Month (January). Deb Sauer, a
certified tea sommelier, and Steep Me a Cup of Tea hosted a tea tasting at Touchmark. People treated
their taste buds to a variety of teas, like green and rooibos, and learned the health benefits of each.

2. Enjoying your {FULL} Life
Touchmark is a community of friends celebrating and living the Full Life—and enjoying the
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benefits of services and amenitites. We invite you to visit and learn more about what we call
the {FULL} Life!
AMENITIES
SERVICES
A GLANCE AT OCTOBER
CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS
Look for more photos on Facebook.
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HOME CARE
Everyone rung in the new year with a Champagne Social and entertainment.

3. FITNESS
CLUB
AQUATIC NEWS
Focus on the heart
February is American Heart Month, and
according to the Centers for Disease Control
(CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of
death for both men and women.
PERSONAL TRAINER
Staying active and exercising can keep your
heart (as well as your body) healthy. Research
is showing that a combination of cardiovascular
exercise and strength training is ideal. Visit the
club, and learn what classes and services are
available.
The CDC also list these helpful tips on its
website (http://www.cdc.gov/features/
AWARD
heartmonth/ ) for staying heart healthy and
keeping up a fitness program:
• Don’t become overwhelmed.
• Don’t go it alone. Exercising with a friend is a
great way to stick to your program.
• Don’t get discouraged.
• Reward yourself. Find fun things to do to
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decrease your stress.
• Eat a healthy diet.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Exercise regularly.
• Monitor your blood pressure.
• Don’t smoke.
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• Limit alcohol use.
• Have your cholesterol checked.
• Manage your diabetes.
• Take your medicine.
This month, as we focus on heart health, it is
also helpful to remember the signs of a heart
attack. The CDC states that the five major
symptoms of a heart attack are:
• Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back.
• Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint.
• Chest pain or discomfort.
• Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder.
•Shortness of breath.
• If you think that you or someone you know is
having a heart attack, call 911 immediately.
Read more at http://www.cdc.gov/
heartdisease/signs_symptoms.htm.
Club is for you!
Touchmark Health & Fitness Club is open to
anyone who is 40+ years of age. If you (and
anyone you know) are looking to get started
on a fitness program, the club’s many qualified
personal trainers can help you get started on the
right program to reach your goals. The club also
offers fitness studio and aquatic fitness classes.
Stop in for a tour and see what Touchmark
Health & Fitness Club has for you.
Club has added the Silver & Fit program
We’re also offering the SilverSneakers ®
program and the BCBS Health Club Credit
program. If your insurance includes any of
these options, stop in today to get started on an
exercise program. If you have any questions,
please give us a call at 701-355-1280.
You said it!
PERSON-CENTERED CARE
“The staff is helpful, and my neighbors are friendly people!”
- Doris Hickle, resident

4. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Contact a Full Life team member for additional details, including registration, transportation information, and
participation requirements.
Thursday, Feb. 6, 2 pm
Brain Builders kick off. Enjoy fun games and tasks that challenge and build the brain. Creative Arts
Room.
Friday, Feb. 7, 2 pm
Wear Red Day and healthy heart presentation by Touchmark Assisted Living Director Denise
Kerner, RN. Creative Arts Room.
Friday, Feb. 14, 2 pm
Chocolate Extravaganza. Lobby.
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 3 pm
Wine social and entertainment by Dwight Froelich. Lobby.
See the full calendar of events online:
TouchmarkBismarck.com/pdf/community-event-calendar.pdf
Matters of the heart
Marge Coalman, EdD
Vice President of
Wellness & Programs
February is a perfect time to soak up heart-filled
sentiments. Both physical and spiritual. As you enjoy
the merriment of the season, take time to think about
the importance of your heart health as well as your
relational health and legacy. In two articles, Touchmark
Vice President of Wellness & Programs Marge Coalman,
EdD, discusses the importance of connecting with
family (and especially creating an end-of-life plan) and
shares helpful information from the 50th US Surgeon
General’s Report on Smoking and Health.
Read more online at Touchmark.com/wellness-forum.
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