By 2030, all baby boomers will be over the age of 65. What does the growing senior population mean for the future of dementia care? The number of people who suffer from dementia will increase as the large “baby boom” generation crosses over into retirement age. Dementia is not a specific diagnosis but rather a …
The open enrollment period for Medicare coverage runs from October 15 to December 7, 2022. This is the annual period when existing Medicare beneficiaries can make changes and update their plans for 2023. Changes made during this period go into effect on January 1, 2023. Who can make changes during Medicare open enrollment? During the …
This year’s Pioneering a New Culture of Aging Conference will feature a presentation about Meth-Wick’s nursing care unit, The Woodlands, and its person-centered care (PCC) model. Eight team members will present at this industry-leading conference on Thursday, July 28th in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Alicia Vance Aguiar, Dondee Crow, Emily Haymond, Drew Hebert, Amber Jedlicka, Kris …
Home & Health Services at Meth-Wick encompass a wide range of services for residents to help them stay independent longer. We asked Cindy Scott, RN, Home & Health Clinical Nurse Manager, about the common questions she receives about the services. Anyone interested in learning more about Home & Health Services through Meth-Wick can call Cindy …
Vocational wellness is one of six dimensions of wellness we consider to be key in order for our residents to live their lives to the fullest. Our community is constantly implementing and developing programs to complement each dimension of wellness. In this blog post, however, we are going to focus on vocational wellness. For us, …
By Adam DuPree, RD/LDN, Clinical Nutrition Manager When you think of February, you most likely think of Valentine’s Day — but it’s also American Heart Month. The American Heart Association (AHA) states that “American Heart Month, a federally designated event, is an ideal time to remind Americans to focus on their hearts and encourage them …
The internet’s not just for kids anymore. Older adults have carved out a significant corner of the world wide web to talk about issues that matter to you: how to spend your retirement years, how your relationships change with your adult children, what it’s like caring for aging parents, and the best places to travel …
“I get by with a little help from my friends.” This simple line from a Beatles song was referenced in a Huffington Post article about social isolation. According to the article, “The Beatles were on to something big: the fact that social isolation is a social determinant of health, so potent yet so under-appreciated …
I have too many things, I don’t want to get rid of them. What am I going to do with my pets? What if something happens to me in a few years, will I get the care I need? If I can no longer drive, how will I get around? No other place can feel …
The video above was part of a KCRG-TV9 "Show You Care" segment on Music & Memory The Music & Memory program has been creating quite a buzz lately. On March 5, ABC World News with Dianne Sawyer featured an "America Strong" story on a program called Music & Memory. This program was developed by a …