Fall is a great time of the year for doing fun activities. Depending on where you are, this season can provide perfect weather for outdoor activities but can also offer some cold days that allow you to get cozy and enjoy some indoor activities as well. It’s the best of both worlds! Here are some […]
Dogs are a man’s best friend. Owning a dog can improve quality of life, health, and social interactions. As we age, it is common for seniors to sense a void, feel lonely, and sometimes depressed. A dog is a great companion for your senior to reduce those feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness! Whatever the […]
Being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding things a person can do. Helping a person carry out daily functions can be humbling and make you feel accomplished. However, it’s by no means an easy job. While it’s gratifying, it can also be extremely challenging. Here are some tips for caregivers looking after seniors: […]
Pets play a huge role in our lives. For many of us, our pets are like another family member. Whether it’s a dog, cat, guinea pig, etc., we love our pets, and they love us (at least we think they do). There is nothing better than coming home and being greeted or seeing one of […]
Visitation Facts: Core principles of COVID-19 infection prevention are to be followed. This includes: hand hygiene, masking, social distancing, screening, vaccination, and not visiting if ill or have a positive COVID-19 test. Visits are safer outdoors. Indoor visits are allowed at all times following CMS mandates on infection prevention. Face masks are required to be […]
August 24, 2021 August 24, 2021 The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine received full approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday, August 23, 2021. This means that this particular Pfizer vaccine has successfully passed the extensive testing process and regulatory inspections as other established vaccines in existence today. Now that there is a fully […]
May 26, 2021 May 26, 2021 This past year has been difficult for all of us, particularly in healthcare. We adjusted to the events of the pandemic with the guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health by taking measures to keep our residents safe. Heritage Operations Group and Green Tree Pharmacy have decided to […]
May 10th, 2021 We are thankful for the opportunity to share updated reopening guidance we have received from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Previously described phases no longer apply. The full written guidance can be found here: http://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus/long-term-care-guidance Helpful Highlights: Reminder, it is vital that we continue to remain vigilant and adhere to […]
Caring is EssentiAL To kick off Assisted Living Week, we celebrated Grandparents’ Day with a huge surprise. The next best thing to seeing your grandchildren on grandparent’s day is receiving a singing telegram or poem from them! Director Joyce Benton either sang or read a poem to residents that were selected by their grandchildren. Decorated […]
Just as our bodies age and physical changes occur, our eyes begin to change too. Senior citizens can anticipate vision and eye health changes, especially around age 60. Many are normal age-related vision changes and do not indicate disease. Other changes are categorized as diseases and should be immediately addressed by an eye doctor. A […]