What is a SNF?

July 10th, 2019

“Nursing Facilities are for people who don’t have loved ones to care for them.” “Nursing Homes smell horrible.” “Once you go in a nursing home, you never leave.” “I would never put my mom in a nursing home.”

PACE – A Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly

July 8th, 2019

Does someone you love need supportive care, but wants to avoid a nursing home setting? With the senior population on the rise, the likelihood many will answer yes is not surprising. 

An Open Letter to My Caregiver

July 5th, 2019

I may not have the ability to say these words but thank you for all that you do. Your work matters more than you may realize.

Smart Eats

July 3rd, 2019

Taking time for smart eating is often sacrificed.  When grab and go foods become the norm, it is tempting to overeat or to choose junk foods.   Those hunger pangs may be satisfied briefly, but you usually end up wanting something more. 

When In Doubt…Ask

July 1st, 2019

Franklin, an 85-year-old retired banker, fell in his yard cutting grass and hurt his back.  He was taken, by ambulance, to the local hospital to be treated.  For the next three days, Franklin was in a hospital bed, getting tests, hospital food, and medications to help ease his pain.