Tag Archive: senior care

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Recycled Blossoms Brighten Seniors’ Day

Date: August 17, 2017 Tags: ,

In 2014 TheKnot.com conducted a survey that revealed an average of $2,141, or 7% of the wedding budget, is spent on flowers. Brides spend hours choosing flowers that will perfectly suit the personality of their special day. Oftentimes though, what happens with the flowers after the ceremony isn’t considered in the whirlwind of making plans. Did you know that most nursing homes welcome wedding flowers for residents to enjoy? Brides can take comfort in knowing their flowers haven’t been wasted but are bringing happiness to many residents. Here are some tips to ensure your flowers are delivered to a nursing... View Article

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Fun activities for when children visit

Date: August 15, 2017 Tags: , , , , , ,

Staying connected to family can be hard when you don’t see them frequently. Children grow and develop new interests and it can sometimes be difficult to find a common ground with a child. Additionally, grandparents (and great-grandparents) often aren’t familiar with the many, new technology-based games and apps that today’s young generation enjoy. Gone are the days of jacks and Go Fish – today’s kids have Minecraft and Pokémon Go to keep them entertained. So it’s understandable to worry about making sure your young visitors stay entertained when they come to visit. Here are a few ideas for reconnecting with... View Article

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Do you need long-term care insurance?

Date: August 8, 2017 Tags: , , , , , ,

Long-term care insurance is insurance that helps pay for the cost of long-term care such as nursing or assisted living care. Long-term care insurance generally covers care that is typically not covered by regular health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. It’s a subject that many people don’t like to think about, but the reality is – you should carefully consider your options. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Unlike traditional health insurance, long-term care insurance is designed to cover long-term services and supports, including personal and custodial care in a variety of settings such as your home,... View Article

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Social Activities for Seniors

Date: July 25, 2017 Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Everyone needs some social interaction, but aging adults especially need mental stimulation, physical and social activities to maintain optimum health and to avoid depression and isolation. When they move into a senior living community, those needs are especially important. Laughing, having fun, learning new things and socializing are important components of a fulfilling life that should continue throughout the golden years. That’s why we cannot emphasize enough how important the activities at senior centers, assisted living and independent living facilities can be. Activities for seniors offer far more than just a way to pass the time. Activities are an important... View Article

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Heritage Hall Resident Eleanor Farmer goes for World Record

Date: July 18, 2017 Tags: , , , ,

This article is reposted with permission from LoudounNow.com. Click here to see the original article. It was in a high school typing class that Eleanor Farmer learned of her special talent that, nearly eight decades later, might qualify her for a Guinness World Record. Back before Microsoft Word centered words on a page with a few mouse clicks, the practice was to center the typewriter carriage and then backspace once for each two letters. During the lesson, the teacher asked each student to spell her name and backspace to center it on the page. “My name was Eleanor Cotton. When... View Article

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Using Technology to Stay Connected to Long Distance Friends and Family

Date: July 5, 2017 Tags: , , , ,

  Many older adults are still apprehensive about the benefits of technology. It can be a little intimidating to think about diving in to computer use and making it a part of your daily life if it’s not something you’ve grown used to. Many older adults retired before personal computers, the Internet, and cell phones became commonplace. Seniors may not see a benefit to learning new technologies, think it’s overwhelming to understand and unsure of their ability to learn new technologies. Older adults can face not only psychological barriers, but also physical limitations to using technology. Deteriorating eyesight, motor skills,... View Article

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Summer Break – it’s not just for students

Date: June 20, 2017 Tags: , , , , ,

Summer is here and the time for family celebrations, afternoons at the pool and backyard barbecues. Seniors who live in assisted living or nursing facilities benefit from family and social interaction, so here’s what you need to know if you want to bring them to your home for a visit. We talked to Aly Hamilton, Director of Marketing for Heritage Hall – Tazewell about family visits. “Visits are a great way for families to reconnect with their loved ones, especially if it’s a gathering with extended family the patient may not have visited with for awhile,” she said. “We encourage... View Article

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Why you should consider a skilled nursing facility for your rehabilitation

Date: June 13, 2017 Tags: , , , , , , , ,

After a hospital stay, patients may find they need short-term rehabilitation or extended recovery time after an illness, surgery or accident. Rehabilitation or “rehab” refers to the rehabilitation of a body that has been weakened or disabled by illness or injury. It is prescribed after a major hospitalization in an acute-care hospital. Because a period of rehab generally follows a hospitalization, you will often hear a rehab facility described as a post-acute facility. The term rehab is also often used interchangeably with the term “therapy” because physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy are the tools most often employed to... View Article

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Staff Profile – Miranda Phillips, Heritage Hall – Tazewell

Date: June 8, 2017 Tags: , , , , ,

Full name? Miranda Dawn Phillips In what city were you born? Richlands How long have you worked for Heritage Hall? 7 Years What’s your work day like at Heritage Hall? I really enjoy my days working at Heritage Hall. They are very pleasant. Tell us about your family? I have 2 wonderful children. A daughter named Madelyn that is 14 and a son named Kyle that is 11. We have a lot of fun together! What do you like most about working at Heritage Hall? I love helping people, I love my work family, and I love having fun with... View Article

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Sun Safety Tips for Senior Skin

Date: June 6, 2017 Tags: , , , , , ,

Now that warm weather is here, many of us are spending more time outdoors. Whether spending the day outside, or just taking care of a few chores, it’s important to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Depending on your skin tone, even just a few minutes can cause damage to your skin. Here are a few things to keep in mind. Always use Sunscreen. This may seem obvious, but over and over again, people get sunburned because they intend to spend just a few minutes outside, and a few hours later, return to the indoors with... View Article