Many associate February with Valentine's Day. While it can be a romantic occasion for couples, it can also be a lonely time for our senior loved ones, especially widows. In this month's issue, we've provided some helpful tips for how to have fun with the senior in...
January 2022 Newsletter
Happy New Year! When it comes to resolutions, January is a popular time for us all to get healthy and organized. It's also a great time to plan ahead — for yourself and your loved ones. In this issue, we share information regarding the benefits of being proactive...
Hospice Care: Why Planning Now Can Pay Off Later
By: Morgan Fezza, Care Manager For years there have been many misconceptions and myths surrounding Hospice Care and End of Life situations. What many people do not know is how being proactive in receiving the correct comfort measures can make all the difference in...
Know the Answers to Lower Your Loved One’s Risk of Falls
By Janice Pressede, Nurse Care Manager The Fall season is here, and with the National Council on Aging's Falls Prevention week beginning, it seems appropriate to talk about fall prevention. Do you know how best to reduce your loved one's fall risk? Falls don't...
Back to School Time May Mean Added Stress. Here’s How We Can Help!
August is here, and that means the back-to-school rush is starting to ramp up. With the start of the school year only a few weeks away, now is the time to begin school supply shopping, keep up with required school forms and even get your child’s bedtime routine back...
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...
4 Steps to Wound Healing
By Diana (DeeDee) Bycoffe, BSN, RN, CWOCN Nurse Care Manager Recently The Option Group posted a blog entitled, Steps to Take Now to Reduce Your Risk of Falls. To reiterate, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-fourth of Americans...