Preventing Social Isolation in a Time of Social Distancing
By Brandee Cowley, BSN RN Here we are in the closing month of 2020, and we are all facing the reality that we are still in the middle of a pandemic. SARS-CoV-19, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been a topic of discussion, research, and discontent, and has caused illness and claimed many lives since […]
Family Serving Family
By Alexander Germanis Perry Como’s song “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays” is a classic tune of the Christmas season because it hits upon something nearly everyone feels to be true: The holidays are a time to be with family while enjoying comforting surroundings. Although being surrounded by family may seem like a […]
Cold Weather Safety Tips Senior Safety in Winter Months
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Winter is coming. Fall is already upon us and cold air, snow, and the holiday season are soon to follow. As we move into the last season of 2020—*thank goodness*—here are some tips on keeping yourself and your senior loved ones safe this winter season. Home Is […]
Hospice Month: A Time to Explore Hospice Facts
By Tana Villanueva, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare One of the comments we frequently hear at VITAS® Healthcare from our patients and their families is a very heartfelt sentiment that we hope to change through education: “I wish I had known about hospice sooner.” November’s designation as National Hospice Month is the perfect opportunity to […]
Support for Life After a Stroke
Submitted by Right at Home Peoria More than seven million Americans are survivors of a stroke—the “brain attack” that occurs when an area of the brain is cut off from normal blood flow. Nearly 70 percent of stroke survivors undergo rehabilitation to help recover from post-stroke disabilities such as limb weakness, paralysis, cognitive deficits, or […]
Lifelong Friends Say “I Do” at a Hospice Wedding
By Tana Villanueva, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare For 35 years, Donn and Charla have been lifelong friends—steadfast companions through life in a non-romantic-but-always-close relationship. In early 2020, Donn was diagnosed with brain cancer, and in May, he was admitted to a hospital unit under the compassionate care of VITAS® Healthcare. One day in June, […]
Hear What You’ve Been Missing!
Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans and is the third most common health problem in the United States. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with advanced age, more than half of all hearing-impaired persons are younger than 65. Unfortunately, loss of hearing is something that even affects infants and newborns. It is […]
Don’t Forget Preventive Care
Submitted by Right at Home Peoria Most seniors have been taking health precautions these days. Handwashing, wearing a mask when advised to do so, and practicing social distancing help protect us from exposure to COVID-19. But this is no time to lose sight of our overall health. “Healthcare providers report that many patients are failing […]
A Friend to Lean On
In 1972, singer Bill Withers released his classic song “Lean on Me.” He recognized that one of the hardest things anyone can do is ask for help. Our pride often gets in the way or there is a fear of appearing weak or out of control. Unfortunately, the older we get, the more likely our […]
Tips for Finding the Right Assisted Living Community
Submitted by Michele Phillips, Business Office Manager for Welbrook at Bloomington Today in the United States, nearly one million people enjoy the benefits of residing in a senior assisted living community. These residents chose senior living because—like you—they want to remain active and engaged, they value their independence, and they appreciate quality of life. With […]
