By Colleen Matulaitis, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, Care Manager Oh, Springtime! If you are like me, you cannot wait to get outdoors and enjoy some warmer temperatures and sunshine. Whether you enjoy gardening, outdoor sports, or just lounging in the sunshine, please...
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5 Tips to Manage Parkinson’s: Maintaining Independence and Improving Quality of Life
By Stacy Alcide Parkinson's Disease is a slow, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects about one million Americans. The exact cause is still under investigation, and various factors, including a combination of genetic and environmental factors, may...
Spring Cleaning for Better Health: 6 Tips for Seniors
By Steve Gale, Business Development Coordinator The winter chill has mostly faded away, and as flowers bloom, this is the perfect time for seniors to embrace the rejuvenating spirit of Spring through a bit of "spring cleaning." This annual tradition isn't just about...
2024 Vaccine News You Need Now to Protect Yourself and Others
By Stacy Alcide, RN The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regularly provides updates on new vaccines and vaccination recommendations as a part of their ongoing efforts to ensure public health. Updates can occur as new vaccines are developed and approved...
Improve your Nutrition with these 20 Choices for Healthy Snacking for Seniors
Most of us know that nutrition plays a vital role in aging well. Healthy eating means consuming a diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. This combination helps to ward off diseases including type 2...
Academic Grades: Are They the Best Measure of a Student’s Learning?
By Keishya Fiore, Educational Advocate Grades are meant to tell us how a child is doing in school. They are a measure of student learning and success in the classroom, which, in turn, becomes an indicator of potential beyond the classroom. Parents want to know where...
News You Need Today to Stay Healthy: Update on the 3 Main Viruses of 2024
By Colleen Matulaitis, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, Care Manager Most of us know that the winter of 2023-2024 has been a challenge with the number of respiratory viruses affecting our population. COVID-19, the Flu, and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) are the three main viruses...
Consider 5 Resolutions to Improve Your Caregiving Techniques Now
By Madison Wallace, RN, Nurse Care Manager The beginning of a new year is a great time to review your caregiving methods. Your review should include what is working well for you and what needs to be changed. Maybe you are caring for your children while also caring for...
Get Help Today Meeting Your 2024 New Year’s Resolution
By Colleen Matulaitis, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, Care Manager As we approach the start of 2024, it is time to get our new year resolutions on paper. What are some of your plans for the coming year? Maybe you’d like to lose weight, start exercising, spend more time with family...