What is Respite Care, and to whom does it apply? Respite Care provides temporary care in a private, secure apartment so the primary caregiver can take a break from their caregiving duties. The person receiving care is admitted to our community and will receive all the same care and benefits as a longer-term resident would […]
In 1994, President Bill Clinton officially established the fourth Sunday in July to be “Parents’ Day”. The Congressional Resolution was signed into law and reads in part, “for recognizing, uplifting and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children”. This year, Parents’ Day will occur on July 23rd. While Parents’ Day may be […]
July 4th celebrates our nation’s independence from British rule, known in the 18th Century as the Kingdom of Great Britain. The Second Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2nd, 1776, issuing the official Declaration of Independence of the 13 Colonies on July 4th. While the American Revolutionary War waged until 1783, July 4th remains […]
June 21st is the “official” date by which our calendars mark the start of the summer season. At the summer solstice, the nights are the shortest and we enjoy the longest days of the year. The temperatures are the warmest we experience during our four seasons as we are turned toward the sun more so […]
Everyone looks forward to Daylight Savings Time. In the fall we receive the gift of an extra hour, resulting in a 25-hour day. That extra hour feels like a rare gift of time! In the spring, we often grumble about losing an hour of sleep, but relish that the evenings begin to last longer. As […]
There are many different kinds of heart disease, but hypertension, or more commonly referred to as high blood pressure, is one of the most common heart issues. According to the American Heart Association, one out of every three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, and 20% of those adults don’t even know […]
On February 26th, we celebrate National Tell a Fairy Tale Day. While the original creator of this day is unknown, what we do know is that telling stories is an age-old tradition. Whether you are sitting around the campfire or enjoying a traditional holiday meal, stories, urban legends and tall tales are always being shared. […]
Things that happen every four years: Leap Year, the presidential election, the Olympics. While some things are good to wait on for a few years, there are some things that should happen yearly, which includes your annual visit to the doctor for a physical. Medicare Part B offers a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit. What […]
Fresh red and pink flowers, the delight of sweet chocolates, festive little heart decorations strung about, and cards, cards, cards! Love is in the air … And in the post offices, our mailboxes, and in stores waiting to be purchased. Valentine’s Day is filled with notes of friendship and love – quite a bit of […]
The thought of spring is blossoming in our minds. As we long for the first warm day of the season, where we can crack open our windows and put our winter coats back in the closet, it’s important to remember that it’s not yet time to stop worrying about germs and to what they may […]