Senior Safety Tips: Winterizing Your Home
Winter weather is here! While we all love watching the pretty snowfall, winter can be a hazardous time when seniors who are living alone need to venture out. The cold…
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5 Exercises to Improve Senior Mobility
Getting regular exercise helps improve mobility, maintain muscle mass, and increase bone density. These three factors alone help protect you from injuries as you age. Our senior respite care team…
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Holiday Activities for Seniors with Dementia
The holidays are often referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year.” But for those living with dementia, as well as their families and caregivers, the holidays can…
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United Methodist Communities at Pitman Rated “High Performing” by U.S. News Best Short-Stay Rehabilitation List
Each year U.S. News and World Report research over 15,000 nursing homes across the country to help people find reliable, high-quality care for themselves or their senior loved ones. United…
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Going Away for the Holidays? Consider Respite for Mom and Dad
Although the holidays are usually a time to get together with family, it could also be a prime opportunity to get away and relax, especially if you are the primary…
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4 Stress Relievers for Seniors with Dementia
Seniors struggling with dementia will experience stress differently than other older adults. This is because dementia changes the brain’s ability to process everyday occurrences. With that said, it’s very important…
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5 Ways for Seniors to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
We all have a routine or ritual we follow before going to bed every night. Some of us wash our faces, brush our teeth, and go straight to bed. Others…