Aging in Place

Aging in Place…Is it the Right Choice for You? Data from a 2021 AARP survey shows that 77% of adults wish to age in place for the long term and this number has been consistent for more than a decade. Aging in place is often more cost effective for individuals and families over time* but […]

End of Life Planning

Keeping “The Conversation” Going The Conversation Project is a public engagement initiative of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and has a goal that is both simple and transformative: to help everyone talk about their wishes for care through end of life, so that those wishes can be understood and respected. On April 16, 2022, […]

Parkinson’s Awareness

Celebrating World Parkinson’s Day by Spreading Awareness April 11th has been named World Parkinson’s Day whereby scientists, medical professionals, caregivers, clinicians, supporters as well as families and individuals who have been affected by Parkinson’s Disease come together to share their experiences and spread awareness about the disease. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition that […]

Spring planning

Safety & Care Tips For a Healthy You and an Abundant Garden Spring is upon us and if you are one of the many people who take pride in their yards and enjoy gardening, you’ve been looking forward to this for the past couple of months. You are likely itching to get outdoors and do […]

Questions to ask before being discharged

Knowing When the Time is Appropriate to be Discharged from a Hospital or Rehab Patient Safety Awareness Week was established to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety and inspire action to improve the safety of the health care system- for patients and the workforce. This year, Patient Safety Awareness Week falls on […]

5 Steps to Better Nutrition

Nutrition Plays a Key Role in Healthy Living- Especially for Older Adults A balanced diet is critical when it comes to ensuring that your body gets the nutrients that it needs to fun ction at its best. The body requires carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water but the amount that you need changes as […]