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Two graduates from South Dakota State University finally cross paths at a League City retirement community, over a thousand miles away and over 60 decades later.
South Dakota Serendipity

It wasn’t until George moved in to The Crossings in 2024 that he met his new neighbor and fellow alum, Larry. “Shortly after George moved in, they passed in the hall and George noticed Larry’s Jackrabbit shirt, asked where he got it, and a friendship was born,” recalled Debbie Zienty, Sales and Marketing Director.

 

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Along one side of this walkway you’ll find a multitude of photos of service men and women, each members of The Crossings family, past and present, who have served in the armed forces, along with photos of elected officials, both at a state and federal level.
Heritage Hall

Several contributors at The Crossings transformed an otherwise drab hallway into something beyond special. Along one side of this walkway you’ll find a multitude of photos of service men and women, each members of The Crossings family, past and present, who have served in the armed forces, along with photos of elected officials, both at a state and federal level.

 

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Most seniors have done some traveling, but not many have backpacked the Appalachian Trail. Many have seen the State of Texas from end-to-end, but not many traveled it by foot, running an average of 41 miles per day. Some have taken in the beauty of the Grand Canyon, but not many have jogged around the entire rim. This is only a sampling of Larry White’s accomplishments, along with the title of National Champion Rifleman and competitive body builder. Now, at 82 years old, he is still adding to the list.
Flex on Aging

Most seniors have done some traveling, but not many have backpacked the Appalachian Trail. Many have seen the State of Texas from end-to-end, but not many traveled it by foot, running an average of 41 miles per day. Some have taken in the beauty of the Grand Canyon, but not many have jogged around the entire rim. This is only a sampling of Larry White’s accomplishments, along with the title of National Champion Rifleman and competitive body builder. Now, at 82 years old, he is still adding to the list.

 

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In 2017, researchers at Cambridge University reported hip-hop to be an effective treatment for neurological illness that could even improve brain function. How? The reasons are similar to the well documented benefits of any music therapy that soothes pain or distress. However, they found different types of music seemed to stimulate different parts of the brain. The Cambridge researchers found that rapping, or "free styling" puts a rapper's brain in what is called a "flow state" which stimulates the areas of the brain responsible for emotion, language, motivation, motor function, and motor processing.
Can rap music improve brain function in older adults?! Experts say YES!

With a wide array of clean, uplifting rap music available, experts are now suggesting older adults dip their toes in the hip-hop waters and enjoy the cognitive benefits the music style offers.

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