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There's no better time to take charge of your health than right now. March is National Nutrition Month and all over the country, schools and child care centers have begun to implement healthy school meals into their nutritional programs. To date, approximately 90 percent of school districts are meeting these new nutritional standards. Yet schools aren't the only ones making sure those they serve receive healthy meals. Senior care providers are making an effort to ensure older adults receive the dietary and nutritional support they need.
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Kirkland Village, a Presbyterian Senior Living Community located in Bethlehem, PA, was again recognized for being one of the top workplaces in the Lehigh Valley. The Morning Call, the third largest newspaper in Pennsylvania, administers the Top Workplace Survey.
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Health & Aging | Reflections & Leadership
Falls are a common geriatric problem many seniors face. In an effort to prevent fall risk and the complications that can arise from fall injury, many senior care providers opt for the use of personal bed and chair sensor alarms. The question is, do they do more harm than good?
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Patient-centered care is rapidly changing the healthcare care industry. For Presbyterian Senior Living, its a concept that's been incorporated into our mission and dates as far back as our origin—over 82 plus years ago. Our mission, to offer Christian understanding, compassion and a sense of belonging to promote wholeness of body, mind and spirit is at the very core of what culture change and patient-centered care is all about.
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Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or dementia can be a long and emotional journey. According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than 5 million Americans are living with the disease. This number is reported to increase rapidly in the coming years.
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Are you age 65 and older? If so, you are at greater risk of developing serious complications if you contract the flu virus. On average, 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population comes down with the flu each year and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu related complications. The flu can cause serious illness and in some cases lead to death if gone untreated. Make sure you are taking the right precautions to protect yourself this flu season and know what signs to watch out for.
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