Five Tips for Encouraging Your Senior Parents to Socialize
Did you know that social connections keep us healthy as we grow older? Perhaps you already knew that, but you are wondering *how* you can encourage your senior parents to…
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UMC MVP: Courtney Orf
Each month, we will pick associates who go above and beyond in the community for UMC MVP. This month, in honor of National CNA Week, we’d like to highlight Courtney…
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UMC MVP: Tamika Wolfe
Each month, we will pick associates who go above and beyond in the community for UMC MVP. This month, in honor of National CNA Week, we’d like to highlight Tamika…
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Graceful Aging Really is a State of Mind
They say, “Age is just a number!” or “You’re as young as you feel,” but is this really true? Research suggests that our state of mind directly impacts our mental…
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Long-Term Care at Pitman: 5 Indisputable Benefits
The realization that your loved one needs long-term care (also called skilled nursing) may come as a shock. After that shock wears off, you’ll likely feel an urgent need to…
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Senior Exercises to Avoid
The first Saturday in May is National Fitness Day, and while we support seniors keeping an active lifestyle – we support their safety a whole lot more. What do we…
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Common Nutrition Issues for Seniors
Eating nutritious meals not only improves physical energy and resistance to illness, but also supports a more positive mentality. The better we eat, the healthier we are! Eating well is…