To live your best life, you need three things: a healthy body, a sound mind, and an encouraging community. Thankfully, there are many specialty clinics and care centers throughout the Valley that check all these boxes.
Healthy Body
Just because you’re retired doesn’t mean you don’t want to keep moving. After losing feeling in her right leg, Rhonda underwent discectomy surgery. Six years later, she was in so much pain she couldn’t run, play baseball, hike or bike.
Rhonda contacted Dr. Michael Wolff, a physician at Southwest Spine & Sports, a pain management and spine clinic in Scottsdale. He recommended the DISCSEEL Procedure. This minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment is for damaged discs. Unlike spinal fusion, which can reduce mobility, the DISCSEEL Procedure aims to preserve natural disc function by encouraging repair.
The doctor injects fibrin sealant into damaged discs to promote healing and regeneration. The procedure is outpatient and takes less than an hour, with local anesthesia and light sedation. Patients usually resume light activity in days and notice less pain within one or two weeks. After seven weeks, Rhonda literally took things to the next level.
“I climbed a mountain,” she says. “I’ve managed to be back in the gym fully doing everything I love to do. I have no pain in my legs or my lower back. I can’t believe how much it’s changed me.”
To learn more, call 480-860-8998 or visit swspineandsports.com
Sound Mind
If something doesn’t feel right — whether it is numbness, tremors, chronic headaches, dizziness or memory changes — it can be easy to brush it off as a passing nuisance, or assume you’re overreacting. But these symptoms may be signs of a neurological condition that needs attention.
The neurology team at The CORE Institute specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions ranging from migraines and nerve pain to Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and spine-related disorders. The Valley clinic offers an integrated approach. Neurologists, spine specialists, pain physicians and physical therapists work together to help create tailored treatment plans for patients. They use advanced tools such as EEG, EMG, nerve conduction testing and MRI so patients don’t waste time bouncing between providers.
Treatment may include medications, nerve blocks, physical therapy, sleep optimization or lifestyle interventions, depending on the patient. Because the team at The CORE Institute collaborates closely with orthopedic and spine specialists in the same networks, patients receive complete and coordinated care.
“Neurological symptoms are your body’s way of signaling that something deeper may be going on. Early diagnosis can make a significant difference in outcomes, and that’s why we’re here – to listen, investigate and guide you back to a healthier life,” says Dr. Jaime Rawson, neurologist at The CORE Institute.
To learn more about the expert care at The CORE Institute, visit thecoreinstituteaz.com
Thriving Communities
Today’s retirees want more than just a place to live. They are looking for vibrant areas that encourage healthy living, independence and fellowship. Three Valley communities offer these benefits in unique ways. Each caters to different aspects of wellness and lifestyle.
As Scottsdale’s only not-for-profit, continuing-care retirement community, Westminster Village provides residents with lifelong security and a deeply connected environment. “When our residents move into our community, they have the reassurance of knowing they have a home for life,” chief marketing officer Cathy McCullough says.
Set on 16 lush acres in central Scottsdale, Westminster Village enhances health and well-being by offering three levels of care to meet the needs of all residents. With customizable one- and two-bedroom apartments, assisted living suites and 24/7 skilled nursing care, residents can live their lives to the fullest.
Daily life at Westminster Village brings together physical, emotional and social wellness. Residents can engage with their neighbors by serving on a committee, strolling past a peaceful koi pond or immersing themselves in nature at the Monarch Garden butterfly sanctuary. Visiting grandchildren can also say hello to Bruno, the resident tortoise, or enjoy the pet-friendly park with four-legged companions.
“Westminster Village is a place where new neighbors quickly become old friends,” McCullough says. To learn more about Westminster Village, visit wvresortliving.org
Looking for a more resort-style locale? Maravilla Scottsdale provides a luxurious lifestyle centered on wellness, creativity and connection. On-site fitness classes, art studios, chef-prepared dining and energetic social events contribute to its appeal.
Nestled between the TPC Scottsdale golf course and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort, the award-winning community has recently grown, now offering new casitas and lodge homes with upscale finishes and modern amenities.
“We are excited to offer our residents life-enriching experiences that speak to Maravilla Scottsdale being the pinnacle in quality community living,” says Michael Grust, CEO of parent company Senior Resource Group. See for yourself the possibilities at Maravilla Scottsdale. Schedule your tour of the new casitas now at moremaravillascottsdale.com
For retirees who value faith-based living and affordability, the nonprofit retirement community Fellowship Square Phoenix is the perfect spot. It is tucked beside North Mountain Park and is part of the Christian Care family. Residents simply pay a monthly rate that covers their apartment, care services and access to numerous amenities.
“Keeping up with our residents’ active lifestyle and diverse interests is just one way we strive to make our retirement community the best place to call home,” director of sales Sherri Martin says.
The staff at Fellowship Square works to create a vibrant, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. The community offers independent and assisted living, memory support and short-term rehab, providing flexibility as residents’ needs change. There are also numerous amenities, including a pool, fitness center, dog park and putting green, that keep residents active and social. Regular events, such as the annual “County Fair,” and a calendar of lifelong learning classes, encourage growth.
Resident Marie S. says, “To me, Fellowship Square is the best-kept secret. I especially like the fact that there is no entrance fee, but you still have all levels of care in one place.” To learn more, visit fellowshipsquareseniorliving.org/campus/az/phoenix
These three communities support the physical, mental and social aspects of healthy aging, proving that retirement can be not just fulfilling, but truly inspiring.
