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Caregiver Support | Health & Aging
With summer right around the corner, and many people spending lots of time outdoors, it is important to keep your health in mind. Summer is a time for the outdoors, but it can be easy to fall victim to heat-related health issues if you’re not careful. The good news is there are a few summer safety tips you can follow to make sure that doesn’t happen.
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In the midst of the ongoing pandemic, Presbyterian Senior Living, and the senior living industry as a whole, has received a large influx of questions regarding COVID-19. Here, our CEO, Jim Bernardo, answers ten frequently asked questions.
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The senior living industry and nursing homes, in particular, have received an enormous amount of bad press during the COVID-19 pandemic. The picture painted does not accurately portray the reality of life within a community and the benefits afforded to those who live there.
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CCRC | Health & Aging | Miscellaneous
With the current COVID-19 pandemic taking over our lives, it has becoming increasingly difficult to see friends and family, and find things to keep us occupied. This is when technology becomes your best friend! Here are some ways to use technology to help keep you occupied during the current COVID-19 regulations.
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With Mother's Day right around the corner, many of us are feeling disappointed about not spending Mother's Day with the moms we love most in our lives. Although you may not be able to visit the mother in your life, there are plenty of things to do virtually to make the most out of this situation and make Mother's Day as special as any other year! Check out our list below, where we’ve compiled five fun and unique ways to spend this holiday during such unusual times.
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This article is republished with permission from LifeBio. Talking with a person living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia over the phone can feel challenging at first. Without the visual cues we naturally rely on – warm smiles, familiar gestures, shared surroundings – it’s easy to wonder what to say or how to keep the conversation going. But phone calls can still be deeply meaningful. Your voice, your presence, and even simple stories from your day can spark comfort and conversation. The key is to shift your expectations and approach the call with curiosity, patience and warmth. Communication Strategies for Connecting with Someone Living with Dementia These two gentle strategies can make phone conversations easier and more enjoyable for both of you: Share your own story or memory first. A person living with dementia may find it easier to respond to something concrete you offer. Use small details - sights, sounds or moments from today - to give them something to connect with. Don't worry about exact details. Focus on the joy of the story, not whether every fact is perfect.
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