by Krista Scarlett | Nov 4, 2019 | Featured, Senior Tips
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia gradually diminish a person’s ability to communicate with others. If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, in addition to memory problems, they may experience difficulty completing...
by Krista Scarlett | Oct 7, 2019 | Featured, Senior Tips
What is something you do every day, automatically, without thinking about it, yet it’s essential to life? The answer is…breathing! From the moment you were born into this world and took your first breath as a newborn baby, your lungs have been working to help you...
by Chelsea Schonhaut | Aug 20, 2019 | Featured, Senior Tips
Did you know people ages 65 and older are more prone to heat-related health problems like a stroke? Seniors do not adjust as well as younger people to changes in temperature. They’re more likely to have chronic medical conditions and take prescription medications, all...
by Krista Scarlett | Jun 7, 2019 | Featured
Congratulations to our Nurse Practitioner Beth Abate, DNP, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC, RN-BC, for her recent publication in the Journal of Gerontological Nursing. Her co-authored research article, “Improving Education and Communication in an Assisted Living Facility to...
by Krista Scarlett | May 2, 2019 | Featured, Senior Tips
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in this country. According to the Arthritis Foundation, there are roughly 54 million adults in the United States with a diagnosed case of arthritis. In most cases, people commonly think of arthritis as the condition of...
by Krista Scarlett | Apr 8, 2019 | Featured, Senior Tips
For people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), exercise is a vital component to maintaining balance, mobility, and daily living activities. Research has shown that exercise can improve gait, balance, flexibility, grip strength, motor coordination, and reduce tremors. The...
