Is there a Genetic Link to Alzheimer’s Disease?
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a campaign created to raise awareness and challenge the many stigmas that surround this disease. If someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s then…
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Your Senior Safety and Wellbeing Checklist
As we approach Falls Prevention Awareness Day, now is the perfect time to review and update your senior safety and wellbeing checklist. And if you don’t have one, now is…
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How to Talk to Your Children About a Loved One with Terminal Illness
When a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness it’s always difficult for the entire family, and it can be especially difficult for children who may not fully understand…
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New Jersey Department of Health New Guidelines
As you may know by now, earlier this week the New Jersey Department of Health issued new guidance related to the re-opening of licensed facilities. We have anxiously awaited such…
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Fair & Just Culture
My Dear UMC Family and Friends, United Methodist Communities strives to be a place where all people can work, live and find fulfillment. Our board, residents and associates engage together…
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What Will the Future of Senior Care Look Like?
With people living longer than ever before, it’s time to examine how we can help them make the most of these years. People previously thought the elderly should be institutionalized…
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3 Immunizations Recommended for Seniors
If there is anything that 2020 has shown the world, it’s how difficult it can be for seniors to fight off infections. As we age, our immune systems become weaker,…