Co-workers are Extended Family at Lake Forest Village
By Rita Martin, Good Samaritan Society, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
I came to work for Good Samaritan Society – Denton Village in 1987, expecting it to just be a good job. I quickly realized that it is much more. I left Denton Village after 12 years and transferred to Lake Forest, and my extraordinary journey continued. […]
Take care of the residents as if they are family. It’s that simple.
By Emily Valentino, Spectrum Properties, LTD, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
When looking at your options for senior living, it’s always important to look at the amenities, the location and the price, but most people forget the most vital service. It’s one that cannot be copied, marketed or researched on the internet. The single most essential aspect of any community is the staff. […]
Choose rehabilitation professionals you can trust
By Greg Carnes, MBA, LNHA, Falls Village, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
After hospitalization, many older adults require care for short-term rehab to home. In the current fragmented health care system, hospitals are financially incentivized to discharge patients to post acute care as soon as possible. As a result, in some cases, older adults are caught in a system that transitions patients to home, home health, outpatient care or a skilled facility in a manner that causes various adverse medical, social and financial consequences. […]
No Worries at The Pontchartrain: Luxury Living on the Avenue
Courtesy The Pontchartrain, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
In the city that care forgot, our residents don’t eat to live, they live to eat.
Here at The Pontchartrain, our venerable Caribbean Room has been world famous for providing excellent creole cuisine to presidents, movie stars and dignitaries with discriminating palates. […]
Dealing with Difficult Behavior in the Elderly
By Dave Bourque, Comfort Keepers, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
Family caregivers give the greatest gift of all – their love, energy and time – often at the expense of their own families and in lieu of other things they might like to do. Caregiving can be difficult, and caregivers can face challenges every hour of every day…especially when dealing with difficult behaviors from their loved ones.
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Redefining Healthcare Rehabilitation
Coming soon to North Scottsdale, Sante of Scottsdale, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
Santé of North Scottsdale, a transitional rehabilitation center will open in March of 2012. Santé of North Scottsdale is conveniently located near the 101 and Pima road, in DC Ranch. […]
Downsizing = Freedom!
By Debbie Whipple, Alta Vista LIVING WELL Magazine
My expertise in downsizing and moving into a senior community doesn’t come from having gone through that process myself. Instead, I have had the opportunity to watch several hundred seniors make this move into one of the senior communities I have had the privilege to work at over the past decade. I have learned so much from them, and the many professional organizers who have helped them along the way. […]
Worried about finding a Retirement Home for yourself or loved one?
Here at Camellia Gardens, we provide the lifestyle you deserve
By Kyonna Williams, Camellia Gardens, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Camellia Gardens Retirement Community offers residents several types of living arrangements, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care (Alzheimer) care. We help older adults maintain their independence, health and wellbeing in a safe and comfortable environment. Residents can trade in the uncertainties of living alone and the responsibilities of maintaining a home for the affordable services that simplify life. […]
Antioxidants: Myth, Miracle or Mystery?
By Steve Kurtz, Cardinal Village, LIVING WELL Magazine
With each visit to the supermarket or pharmacy, there appears to be a growing number of products claiming to be a major source for antioxidants. We’re told of the many potential benefits of antioxidants including mental enhancement, disease prevention and even longevity, but just how much do we really know about this super nutrient? […]
Wintertime Safety
By Sydney from Copley Place, Copley Place, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
It is good to be like the Boy Scouts, and heed their motto: “ BE PREPARED ” … “the meaning of the motto is that a scout must prepare himself by previous thinking out and practicing how to act on any accident or emergency so that he is never taken by surprise.” Robert Baden-Powell […]
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