Focusing on Summer Hydration
As the warmer months approach, it’s especially important for seniors to stay hydrated, for many reasons, including regulating body temperature and maintaining electrolyte balance.
Fueling a Passion: Dietician Uses His Own Journey to Help Older Adults
Anthony Crespo struggled with childhood obesity and watched his mother gain and lose the same 100 pounds through yo-yo dieting. He decided he wanted to make a difference by educating people about nutrition and healthy eating.
Getting Back to Life and Each Other
Denise and Gerald “Jerry” Francis were not planning to move, but sometimes life doesn't go as planned. In early May 2021, Jerry became critically ill, and after multiple surgeries, he was given little hope of survival. Rehabilitation at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill gave him hope for recovery and the possibility of reuniting with his wife of more than 50 years.
“Big” and “Loud” Efforts to Treat Parkinson’s Disease at Masonic Village
To better help residents dealing with Parkinson's disease, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown's Outpatient Rehabilitation department has incorporated some new programming and technology into their treatment approach.
Healthcare Partners for Older Adults
It is not uncommon to hear my patients and their family members comment on the challenges in navigating our country’s complex health care system.
“They Will Love Your Family Member Like You Do”
Andy Harrin's mother, Eli, celebrated her third anniversary at Masonic Village at Warminster in early March. Andy had explored other continuing care facilities, but when he visited Masonic Village, he knew it was the right place for his mother.
A Road to Recovery Paved in Love and Support
While she was initially treated in a hospital, Marjorie credits staff and her neighbors at Masonic Village, as well as her husband, for her miraculous and quick recovery following a health complication.
Understanding the Early Signs of Dementia
It can be heart wrenching to watch a loved one start to show signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, and even harder as their symptoms progress.
How to Best Communicate with Someone with Dementia
It’s important to remember that no one is in control of your loved one’s ability to communicate; even if they try their hardest, their brain just can’t do certain things because of their dementia.
Give Your Immune System a Boost
What are you doing to try and stay healthy during the pandemic? “During times like these, it’s easy for some of the basics to get away from us,” recreation coordinator Jodi Wendl, Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, shared during a