“During the tour, participants have their senses altered to understand how dementia is more than just memory loss. ‘Just because you don’t have dementia doesn’t mean you don’t have feelings,’ said Rick Bennett,” CDP. ‘They…
“100,000 older adults will participate in activities at more than 1,000 locations throughout the U.S. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 as we celebrate the special 25th Anniversary of National Senior Health & Fitness Day. The…
“May is National Osteoporosis month!” Join the National Osteoporosis Foundation “in celebrating bone health. Here you will find tools and resources to help build strong bones and prevent or manage osteoporosis. https://www.nof.org/national-osteoporosis-month/
“Heather Williams, who is a 15-year survivor of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, was honored to work with a fabulous team of family members and close friends who helped her earn the title of Leukemia and Lymphoma Society…
“The death rate from falls among adults aged 65 or more years increased 31% from 2007 to 2016, according to newly published federal data. And it’s growing the fastest among those aged 85 or more…
Find hospices that serve your area and compare them based on the quality of care they provide. https://www.medicare.gov/hospicecompare/
“The Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) portal MBI look-up tool will only return an MBI if the new Medicare card has been mailed; this avoids potential confusion if the MBI is used before the beneficiary receives…
“At Highland Park Senior Living, it’s important that the guests feel less like patients and more like family. That’s according to Brianna Spak-Heichel, one of the nurses at the center.” Read more about Spak-Heichel’ s…
“Dodge Park Rest Home’s resident center programs, which incorporate a warm, welcoming environment, trained staff and innovative techniques, have earned the facility industry kudos – a Caring Super Start Award.” http://www.fiftyplusadvocate.com/archives/12446