Charter House Blog

Expert Insight "Our research has found if people have good physical, intellectual, and emotional well-being, more social connectedness, and if they perceived themselves to have…

Charter House and the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center have collaborated to develop the 12 Strategies of Healthy Aging.  Both organizations are combining their expertise…

"Adults living along may eat the same thing over and over again because it's easy, or lose interest in cooking and eating for one.  So…

Let's Face it, as we grow older, one of the biggest fears we have is losing our independence. Maintaining your capability to perform the common…

"You can protect your brain by exploring your creative potential and learning new things. Learning a new language makes your brain shift between the old…

"Experiencing a lifestyle infused with the arts provides, a 'pleasant touch in a busy day.'  The importance of arts in impacting wellness and health is…

Mayo Clinic physician, Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, explains, "Exercise is the most powerful intervention you can employ to address muscle loss... incorporating large body movements such…

Is is a simple fact.  As we age we lose muscle and strength.  There's even a medical term for this, sarcopenia.  It's derived from the…

Challenging activities that require you to acquire and refine new skills can help create a stimulating environment for your brain. Charter House supports this strategy…

Our Parkside Gallery was opened by Charter House in 2015 as a way to give back to the Rochester community.  This rotating art gallery featuring…

For more than 30 years, Charter House has been the choice for those who value an active and independent lifestyle, as well as the convenience…