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ters to see what joint programs or resources are available that may benefit your community members. • Studies have shown that owning a pet can be physically and mentally beneficial for people of all ages. In the case of senior citizens, “just 15 minutes bonding with an animal sets off a chemical chain reaction in the brain, lowering levels of the fight-or-flight hormone, cortisol, and increasing production of the feel-good hormone serotonin. The result: heart rate, blood pressure and stress levels immediately drop. Over the long term, pet and human interactions can lower cholesterol levels, fight depression and may even help protect against heart disease and stroke.” Do not forget pet waste stations, outdoor dog runs, and indoor washing facilities. Communication It is common knowledge that people generally retain a small portion of the information that is being delivered. It is important in any community to com- municate information several times and in several different ways: • Email • Newsletter • Bulletin Board • Website • Phone

Some suggestions include: • Start your community communica- tion by providing a calendar (email and hardcopy) of events and activ- ities planned for the month. This calendar should include any club or committee meetings.

• Establish a “Neighbor toNeighbor” group. This is similar to block cap- tains and allows management to call attention to topics or items that all residents need to be aware of. • Town Hall Meetings allow residents of the community to address any CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 52

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