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...
