Effective the week of May 3, all residents will be required to wear a mask when they are outside of their room, in accordance with the social distancing guidelines. We wanted to communicate this to you so you are not alarmed if you see a mask on your loved one. We are doing this universally […]
There has been an abundance of new information in the media over the past few years about autoimmune disorders. Essentially, an autoimmune disease is a condition where your immune system mistakenly attacks your body. When our bodies identify foreign invaders (viruses, bacteria, etc.), it sends out specific cells to attack these intruders. This is our […]
March 24th, 2021 Evergreen Senior Living understands that visiting with family and friends is important to quality of life. We encourage these visits if they are carried out in a safe and healthy manner. This fact sheet has been created to provide you and your loved one with guidance so everyone may enjoy their time together. […]
In accordance with President Trump’s national emergency declaration, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the following guidance to all long term care facilities. All skilled nursing, assisted living and supportive living facilities will be subject to a prohibition of visitors. Exceptions will only be made on a case-by-case basis for compassion […]
To our Residents, Families, Employees, and Community Members: During this period of heightened awareness regarding the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), we want to keep you informed of our efforts to keep our residents and employees in our buildings from being infected and contracting symptoms of COVID-19 that could compromise their health. Please […]
March recognizes National Nutrition Month, with a 2020 theme of “Eat Right, Bite by Bite”. The focus is to help people of all ages make informed food choices and develop healthy habits related to both eating and physical activity. Whether you are 8 or 80, good nutrition is essential to a person’s overall health and […]
The definition of BALANCE, whether as a noun or a verb is, “an even distribution of weight enabling a person or object to remain upright and steady so that it does not fall”. As we age, maintaining physical balance becomes more challenging, leaving seniors at risk for dangerous falls. Older persons who fall are at […]
As we age, our skin becomes thinner and more fragile. This is part of the natural aging process, but also related to genetics and sun exposure throughout our lifetime. For elderly persons, the harsh conditions of winter can make that already delicate skin more vulnerable to injury. For some, dry skin can be caused by […]
Saturday, October 26th has been designated as National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10am-2pm, you can drop off unused prescription drugs to a local agency that will safely dispose of them. You can use this link to find a location near you that is accepting unused prescription drugs. Drugs dropped off are received by […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and more so every year, we see our communities covered in pink ribbons, shirts, symbolism and support. We are inundated with ways to support the cause, and it is important to remember why we as a community come together in support of the people who fight this disease. What […]