You know they need assisted living care. But what are you supposed to do when your elderly parent refuses assisted living? There are several reasons why your parent may need assisted living. Maybe they have osteoporosis and they are at a greater risk of breaking a hip if they fall. Perhaps you’re concerned about them…
Name: Shannon Henderson, RN/LNHA Job Title: Administrator For Shannon Henderson, the words of poet Maya Angelou resonate strongly and deeply: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” It is a quote that is much more than inspirational. For Shannon, it…
Skilled nursing. Quality health care. 24/7 monitoring. These are important signs of a quality skilled nursing care facility, but they only scratch the surface. While they are vital, they don’t paint the entire picture. They don’t recognize the other indicators— the ones that are the more subtle but in many ways are the most important:…
It’s time to celebrate someone special in your life. Perhaps it’s a grandmother who shared a secret family recipe, or maybe a grandfather who took you fishing on Saturdays. Maybe it’s the parents who went to your school plays and cheered for you from the sidelines during sporting events. This May is Older Americans Month,…
When you have to consider a new home for your loved one, you may be captured by feelings of guilt and regret, wondering about this transition in their life. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, older adults love their assisted living homes, which provide freedom and independence while, at the same…
You may be surprised to know that in most cases, your health care team will have you up and walking the same day as your hip replacement surgery. Amazing, isn’t it? Of course, just because the procedure is complete doesn’t mean the process is over. You’ll need physical therapy after hip replacement surgery in order…
Did you know that noise is one of the main causes of hearing loss in the United States? If you think you aren’t exposed to a lot of noise, think again. From crying children to lawnmowers to traffic, we’re bombarded by loud sounds on all sides. Over time, this can have a devastating effect…
