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For seniors, spring cleaning can be a great opportunity to declutter and organize their living spaces, which can lead to a safer and more comfortable home environment. In this guide, we offer tips and advice for seniors and their loved ones who are looking to do some spring cleaning this year.

Rockingham County is helping celebrate this year’s Social Work Month in March with the theme “Social Work Breaks Barriers,” to highlight how social workers enrich our community and help residents overcome hurdles that prevent them from living life to the fullest.

People often confuse hospice and palliative care. Both services provide pain and symptom relief for people with serious illness, but there are important differences. We spoke with Amedisys’ AVP of Hospice Outreach Liaison, Randall Wilson, to break down the difference between palliative care and hospice care.

It can be a challenge for older adults to stay safe during the winter months. This winter safety checklist for seniors will help prepare you or your loved one for the season.

The CDC recommends everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, including all primary series doses and boosters for their age group. The FDA has authorized, and the CDC has recommended the use of updated COVID-19 booster shots that are tailored to combat the two most prevalent omicron subvariants.

From September 11-17 the Ernest P. Barka Assisted Living Community joins tens of thousands of assisted living communities across the country as we host events for National Assisted Living Week.

Hospice care is a specialized form of care that focuses on keeping a person comfortable when they have an advanced illness that is incurable. Understanding how hospice works is especially important for older adults, who may have to prepare for an end of life situation. That’s why we teamed up with Sarah Young, the Community Liaison with Brookhaven Hospice, to answer some questions about what hospice is and how it can benefit seniors.

In the past years we have seen increases in the number of heat related injuries and even deaths. Like any other extreme weather event, you should take steps to prepare yourself to reduce the risk of harm when hot weather is on the horizon. Take the following precautions while having fun in the sun this summer.

The foundation of occupational therapy is a commitment to safety and well-being while promoting function, independence, and quality of life. It’s a unique and holistic practice in healthcare.