Whether you’re facing a new terminal diagnosis or you’ve been managing a long-term illness, palliative care can offer relief. Often confused with hospice care, palliative care can be provided along with treatment for an illness. Hospice care is for patients facing the end of life after they’ve exhausted treatment options....
The temps are falling, the leaves are crunching beneath our heels, and there’s pumpkin spice flavor everywhere… It’s also Primary Care Week! Most of us don’t seek medical care until we need it. That’s okay, but establishing care with a great provider you can depend on takes time. Basic checkups...
September brings us a new season and changing landscapes. It’s also Healthy Aging Month. We could go on and on about the importance of eating kale, drinking plenty of water, and hitting the gym, but healthy habits can also be disguised as fun! Here are five ideas for some fall...
As those we love begin to age, our caregiving roles can reverse. Just like they kept us safe, clean, and comfortable, we want to ensure they have everything they need. But being there at all times can be a challenge. If they’re not ready to move into senior living but...
Looking at our lives, we might have expectations of how things will be during specific decades. During our 20s-30s, we might complete higher education, get married, buy homes, start families, and work to excel in our careers. During our 40s through 60s, we might gain some independence as the children...
While more assisted living communities are being built with every amenity imaginable, on-site healthcare is among the most impactful. Having providers right where residents call home can eliminate travel woes and health complications, which can sometimes become significant barriers to treatment. One delayed medical appointment, a forgotten call back, a...
May is here, and while we’re all anxiously awaiting those spring flowers to pop up, it’s also National Stroke Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. What do they have in common, you might ask? According to the American Heart Association, those who have a serious mental illness are at a...
When you’re spending quality time with family, there’s not usually a great time to interject the topic of healthcare directives, but without talking about it, things can get complicated. Have you made your wishes known to those you love? Have you put your plans in writing? If you haven’t, consider...
It’s Women’s History Month! Let’s say cheers to the hard-working women who are making the world better by helping others to feel their best!We’re highlighting one of our remarkable leaders, Jill Wilson. Jill Wilson, MBA, OTR/L, is an innovative healthcare leader with over 25 years of operational experience in the...
Did you know that more deadly heart attacks happen during the cold winter holiday season? The American Heart Association reported that December 25th has the highest number of fatal heart attacks compared to any other day during the calendar year. The second-highest day is December 26, followed by the third-highest...
