Q&A With Kathy Speer
In Volume 11, Issue 1 of engage! magazine, we shared “A Day in the Life” of Margie McCloskey, UMC at Wesley by the Bay’s wellness
June 29, 2022
Community Corner
Getting Them To Give Up The Keys
Losing independence is undoubtedly one of the hardest parts about getting older. We’re all used to a certain level of freedom in our daily lives
June 28, 2022
Adjusting your Diet for High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure is unusually high. Many of us have our blood pressure checked as part
June 21, 2022
Senior Depression – What is it and What are the Signs
Senior depression is more common than you might realize, and it can also be more difficult to diagnose because the symptoms can be incorrectly attributed
June 16, 2022
The Correct Way to Care for a Senior Recovering from a Stroke
If your senior loved one has had a stroke, it’s essential that they get the right treatment and the proper care during their recovery. Strokes
June 7, 2022
The top 4 common chronic illnesses in Seniors explained
It’s true that senior adults are more likely to experience common chronic illnesses. But there’s still good news – a healthy, quality life is possible
May 24, 2022
United Methodist Communities Certified as a Great Place to Work ® for Fifth Consecutive Year
Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner, Activated Insights, have honored United Methodist Communities with certification as a Great Place to Work
May 17, 2022
The difference between forgetfulness and dementia
Forgetfulness and dementia reflect our cognitive health, which is the ability to think, learn, and remember clearly. It is normal to be a bit forgetful
May 17, 2022
Healthy diets in your 60’s and beyond
Healthy diets and aging should go together like peanut butter and jelly. They just belong together! Now, too many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches might
May 10, 2022
How to support a loved one with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder whose symptoms often develop slowly over many years. If you are a family member of the nearly 60 000
May 3, 2022
How to tell if your senior parent needs help
Many of our senior parents live independently and have healthy and full lives. It’s normal to worry about our parents as they age, and if
April 25, 2022
The do’s and don’ts of visiting someone with Alzheimer’s
When someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the diagnosis affects the entire family. The majority of people who have Alzheimer’s eventually move into a
April 18, 2022
Can we get serious about pie, please?
Is there anything better than a delicious slice of pie? This beloved dessert is perfect for all seasons, and with a huge range of options
April 11, 2022
Stroke warning signs & prevention tips
A stroke is a very serious and potentially life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.
April 4, 2022
What are the signs of dehydration in seniors?
Do you drink enough water on a daily basis? What about your elderly loved ones? Many of us don’t! And because we lead busy lives
March 29, 2022
