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If we are to believe the political and social pundits of our day, we live in a time that is often described as angry. There is anger at elected officials that do not pay attention to the desires of their constituents; anger at those who disagree with us on the solutions to the problems of our day; anger at those who are intolerant toward those who share our views; anger at the growing disparity of income and wealth in our society; anger at the political correctness that restricts open dialogue on areas of disagreement; anger at those who express their anger by exhibiting disruptive behavior; anger at those who encourage aggressive behavior toward those with whom they disagree; anger at anyone who seems willing to compromise on important principles rather than stand up for what they believe; and anger at the gridlock that is the byproduct of opposing forces that are unwilling to compromise. The list could go on and on.
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Health & Aging | Reflections & Leadership
At Presbyterian Senior Living, we feel strongly that senior communities should use proactive and personalized approaches to provide the best possible care to their residents. A visit by a U.S. senator recently highlighted the commitment of one of our communities, Westminster Village in Dover, to reducing unnecessary prescriptions of antipsychotic drugs and enhancing the quality of life for seniors.
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Caregiver Support | Reflections & Leadership
Every spring we hold recognition events for Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) volunteers and auxiliary members to express our appreciation for all that they do to make PSL communities a special place to live and work. Volunteers come to us from a variety of sources. They include residents from our independent living, personal care, or skilled nursing center – where the idea of neighbors helping neighbors is clearly expressed.
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The term family is one of the most beloved words in the English language. At its best it evokes images of warmth, acceptance and belonging. There are many illustrations of family, and I would like to share a few that have meaning for me.
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With aging comes the need for adjusting, changing and growing. Those transitions don’t always occur smoothly. In some cases, the changes associated with aging — including physical challenges and the loss of friends and loved ones — can leave seniors facing difficult emotions and in need of assistance from a caring, supportive professional.
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When you begin searching for senior living for an aging parent, the options can be overwhelming. One way to sort through the choices is to determine whether communities are nonprofit or for-profit. While all communities must generate revenue to survive, the two models offer significant variation in their driving interests, pricing, quality of care and other factors.
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