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Morning Breeze Voted Best Rehab Center

on 02/22/2019 3:01 PM

Morning Breeze Retirement Community & Healthcare Center was recently awarded Best Rehab Center in Decatur County by Greensburg Daily News Readers Choice Awards. Taking over 69% of the vote, Morning Breeze is grateful to have the support of the Greensburg community. " We are so honored to be Decatur County's Choice Award Winner for Best Rehab Center, " s...

Baby Boomers Help Others and Themselves Through Volunteering

on 08/17/2018 4:54 PM

Census data shows that 46 million people in the United States are over 65 and the 76 million baby boomers will soon put the responsibilities of career and children behind them. In addition to all that extra time, this generation has more education and more career success than any prior generation. Baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, still have a strong desire to see change in their c...

Five Health Benefits of Owning a Dog

on 07/24/2018 2:56 PM

You’ve heard it said, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but you may not have heard “A dog is good for your health.” Some people think dog ownership means dog hair on the sofa, veterinarian bills, and an extra mouth to feed, but recent medical research may change that way of thinking. Research has shown a number of surprising health benefits of dog owners...

National Donut Day- June 1

on 05/25/2018 12:40 PM

"Donut" it sound delicious... A FREE donut that is! You saw that right. In celebration of National Donut Day, Morning Breeze will be giving out FREE FREE FREE donuts and orange juice on June 1 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. We will see you there!

3 Steps for Preparing Essential Documents for Seniors

on 05/23/2018 8:41 AM

Don't let an emergency of a loved one leave you scrambling for official documents. By proactively gathering essential healthcare and financial papers, an emergency can be a little less stressful for caregivers when they need critical access to information to help a family member. 3 Steps for Preparing Essential Documents for Seniors File all important documents in one plac...

Stay Strong and Healthy, Guys, with Screenings

on 05/22/2018 11:53 AM

June has been a special month for men and their families since 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. We celebrate men and their essential role in the family and in the community. Men are husbands, fathers, sons, bosses, employees, and coworkers. June is also a great time to draw attention to the health issues that impact men and the impor...

8 Days of Greatness Begins May 21

on 05/14/2018 11:51 AM

We are kicking off 8 Days of Greatness next week! 8 Days of Greatness is an opportunity for all people, regardless of age or location, to participate in a movement to spread greatness by giving something of themselves daily for 8 days. Monday, May 21 - Kindness Day Join us from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a hotdog lunch including chips and a drink at Morning Breeze Retirement Community & Health...

Creative Ways to Show Appreciation to Military Members and Families

on 04/26/2018 2:53 PM

Most Americans are familiar with Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day and was observed on November 11 because World War I ended at 11:00 A.M. on November 11, 1918. President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially proclaimed November 11 to be Veterans Day in 1954. Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, has been observed as far back as the Civil War, but it was mad...

Move It! Exercise for Seniors

on 03/28/2018 10:57 AM

As far back as 400 B.C., Hippocrates, who has long been referred to as the “Father of Medicine”, wrote, “If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health.” As usual, Hippocrates was way before his time. Almost two thousand years would pass before scien...

New Medicare Cards Coming Soon

on 03/19/2018 11:31 AM

In April, CMS will begin mailing new Medicare cards with new numbers. CMS Administrator Seema Verma: “We’re taking this step to protect our seniors from fraudulent use of Social Security numbers which can lead to identity theft and illegal use of Medicare benefits. We want to be sure that Medicare beneficiaries and healthcare providers know about these changes well in advance and hav...

Easter Egg Hunt March 29

on 03/07/2018 10:57 AM

You are invited to join Morning Breeze Retirement Community & Healthcare Center and TREE COUNTRY 1330 WTRE Greensburg for an Easter Egg Hunt on March 29 at 5:30 p.m. The hunt will take place at the YMCA, 1301 W. Kathy's Way in Greensburg. The Easter Egg Hunt is for children ages 2-12 and will include the Easter Bunny! So, be sure to bring your camera to capture all the actio...

Beginning Yoga for Older Adults

on 03/01/2018 3:53 PM

Many senior adults turn to yoga for gentle exercise that can reduce tension and increase flexibility. In the early 80s, women (and some men) donned their leg warmers, Reebok high tops, and spandex body suits to stretch it out with Jane Fonda and dance to Let's Get Physical. Today, seniors are still "getting physical" and keeping active through a variety of exercise ...

Reducing Your Kidney Disease Risk

on 02/27/2018 9:57 AM

MARCH IS KIDNEY AWARENESS MONTH You’ve probably seen people wear red to draw awareness to heart disease or pink to bring awareness to breast cancer, but kidney disease isn’t often the subject of much attention. That’s surprising since one in three Americans are at risk for kidney disease. The kidneys perform several very important jobs for your body. According to the Nation...

Heart Disease in Women: Heart Disease No Longer A “Man’s Disease”

on 01/25/2018 7:45 AM

Cancer has been called the “most feared diagnosis.” However, many women don’t realize that heart disease is actually the leading cause of death in women in the United States. Heart disease was once called a “man’s disease,” but one in four female deaths in this country are from heart disease, making it an equal opportunity disease. Even more conce...

Glaucoma: The Silent Disease

on 12/27/2017 10:09 AM

Glaucoma has been called the “silent disease” because there are usually no symptoms and no pain. Phyllis Diller once advised women, “Whatever you may look like, marry a man your own age—as your beauty fades, so will his eyesight.” It is true that our vision does change as we age. We may hold the book farther away until reading glasses become necessa...

Proper Hand Washing: The Easiest Route to Healthier Living

on 11/15/2017 4:42 PM

Many of us go to great lengths to stay healthy and avoid illness and infections. However, many people neglect the easiest way to limit the transfer of bacteria and viruses and it’s practically free—proper hand washing. As you touch door handles, shake hands, and touch grocery carts, germs come in contact with your hands. These germs are easily spread to your eyes, nose, ...

COPD: Prevalence, Treatment, and Quality of Life

on 11/14/2017 8:10 AM

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have been diagnosed with COPD, you know the symptoms—coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, fatigue, difficulty taking a deep breathe, and tightness in your chest. You also know that living with COPD can impact your quality of life. What is COPD? The National Institutes of Health report that over 14 million Americans ha...

Breakfast With Santa - Nov. 18

on 11/06/2017 2:29 PM

November 18, 9 - 11 a.m. Join Santa for an early Christmas breakfast at City Hall (314 W. Washington St., Greensburg) to benefit Meals on Wheels. Don’t miss out on fun activities like crafts, silent auction and telling Santa everything you want for Christmas! Breakfast will Include: Biscuits and Gravy Donuts & Muffins Fruit Beverages Tickets: Adults $5.0...

Free Dill Pickle - Nov. 14

on 11/06/2017 2:07 PM

Here’s the Dill Thank you for a great year! Help us celebrate National Pickle Day with a FREE dill pickle at Morning Breeze. Drop by our community on Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Halloween Trunk or Treat

on 10/13/2017 3:42 PM

Inviting all "ghouls" and "boils" to a free community Trunk or Treat event on October 31 from 5-7 p.m. at Morning Breeze Retirement Community & Healthcare Center, 950 N. Lakeview Dr., Greensburg, IN. Morning Breeze will be participating to treat area children to lots of fun Halloween candy and fun! Kids can munch on sno-cones an...

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