Help Relieve Muscle and Joint Stiffness Achy muscles and joints generally are associated with muscle tightness, arthritis or inflammation, even certain medications. Muscle attaches to our skeleton via connective tissue such as our tendons and is prone to constriction...
Much has been said about the isolation senior adults feel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Less has been discussed about their spiritual needs during this period of quarantine. Liberty Township’s Pastor Doug Dunlap has created the perfect remedy to reach seniors longing...
Energy conservation is often overlooked as a wellness component for mature adults and those with respiratory challenges. Managing our energy minimizes muscle fatigue, joint stress and wear, and physical pain caused through daily tasks. The primary goal is to make...
Chesterwood Village assisted living resident Kay Matson just received the official news of a lifetime. She is one of a handful of living descendants of the Mayflower. Since visitors are not allowed in the facility during the COVID-19 crisis, the official confirmation...
Since 1952 Bill Murray has dreamt about skydiving. He joined the military directly out of high school so he could become a paratrooper during the Korean War. Unfortunately he was rejected for wearing glasses. Bill instead served with honor as an Army infantryman....
The holidays are stressful for most everyone. Add the care of a person starting to experience memory loss and the stress level can feel unbearable. Here are some tips to help better cope during this season when dealing with a forgetful loved one. Communicate It’s...
“The butterfly is the ultimate symbol of a person’s grief journey,” ~Sheila Munafo-Kanoza Why Butterflies & Companions on a Journey Our lives are marked and measured by when significant people enter and exit them. Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Funerals become...
Sandy thought that she had seen it all after 30 years in the business. She had worked with hundreds of residents in nearly every care environment imaginable. Nursing Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Therapy & Rehab, and Memory Care were all part of a...
Dawn Grace is on a mission to acquaint the Tri-State with Sarcoidosis. The rare disease affects fewer than 200,000 Americans a year. Since being diagnosed with the disease in 2017 she has ventured on a crusade to connect people with the disease so they know they are...
Some people think of Rita Moreno in West Side Story when they hear about Doverwood resident Julia Casteda. After all, Julia grew up in Puerto Rico just 30 miles from where the Academy-Award-winning actress resided. Like the movie character, Julia was a life-long...
