Older Adults and Depression
While feeling the “winter blues” or having an occasional bad day is a normal part of life, feeling depressed all of the time is not, nor is it an inevitable …
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Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
For many of us, the members of our family are the people we value most in life, and we would do anything to protect and care for them. Perhaps you …
Coping with a Loss of Independence
Although a loss of independence is a natural part of aging, coping with it does not often come easily. Studies have shown that many older adults fear losing independence more …
National Physical Therapy Month
October is National Physical Therapy Month and the perfect time to focus on physical activity and all the benefits it brings. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, inadequate levels …
How to Plan for Discharge After a Hospital Stay
A trip to the hospital is sometimes an unexpected shock, but the next steps after being discharged don’t have to be a surprise. Having a hospital discharge plan can help …
Snyder Village Resident Shares Wisdom with Staff
Dave Mills, a resident of Snyder Village for the past 4.5 years, is using his past work experience to make a difference in the Health Center. Before retiring, Mills owned …
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Debunking Common Myths About Retirement Communities
Whether based on fact or fiction, most of us have developed our own ideas of what a retirement community is like and who it is for. If your perception of …
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What to Expect from Home Care
Perhaps it’s become evident that your loved one is needing extra help at home. Household tasks are not getting completed, bills aren’t being paid, healthy meals aren’t eaten, or loneliness …
