Every February marks American Heart Month; a yearly reminder of heart disease, the number one cause of death of Americans. While heart health can have many contributing factors, there are actions we can all do to support heart health no matter our age. What is Heart Disease? Every year heart disease accounts for over 23Read More
Each year hundreds of thousands of people experience harm from the accidental misuse of medications. Stopping this effect is important for the health of our loved ones! Medication management is a practice that helps older adults consolidate their medication use to prevent Adverse Drug Events. What Is Medication Management? The practice of Medication Management isRead More
As the year draws to a close and we prepare for a safe but festive holiday season with our patients, friends, and families, we would like to take this time to say thank you! 2020 has been a year of challenges that none of us could have predicted. Our staff stepped up this year toRead More
The holiday season is here! Bringing more joy is something we can all use this year, and making sure to include your elderly family members in celebrations is key to keeping their spirits up. However, this year presents many challenges for getting together with our loved ones. Here are our tips for celebrating the holidaysRead More
This month brings World Mental Health Day. Each year in October we are reminded that some people may be struggling with their mental health, even if they may not seem like it on the outside. In 2020, feelings of poor mental health are increasing due to the news, canceled events, and low social connections. ForRead More
We know that when you or a loved one have a serious illness, it can take a toll on not just the patient, but the whole family. Stress caused by keeping track of different medications, treatments, and the stress of the illness itself can be exhausting. This is where advanced illness management or palliative careRead More
August is National Eye Exam Month, but it’s not just this month that we all need to remember eye care. Did you know it’s recommended that people over the age of 65 get their eyes tested yearly? Why? Regular eye exams help to keep track of a very important aspect of your health: your vision!Read More
Occupational Therapy is an extremely useful practice that helps people get the most out of their days by using instructional activities (also called occupations). Although many people have heard of Occupational Therapy, they may not know that it can be beneficial at any age! Occupational Therapy helps people live more easily and healthily with injuryRead More
June is safety awareness month! As we age, it’s important to ensure that our homes and actions remain safe to avoid unintended consequences. We wanted to take this time to highlight small updates we can all take to help each other and the older adults in our lives stay safe all year round! Prepare aRead More
Medication management is a crucial aspect of any care plan. In the United States, 17-to-19% of adults aged 65 or older take 10 or more medications in a given week. These prescription medications, vitamins, supplements, and non-prescription drugs all can have powerful impacts on the health and quality of life of our loved ones. But,Read More