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Good, healthy nutrition is essential at any age, but it’s often overlooked in senior health. Eating well not only improves physical energy and resistance to illness, but also supports a more positive attitude and mental capabilities. So, how can seniors support good eating habits and reap those benefits? Our nutrition experts at UMC at Collingswood… Continue reading 5 Essential Nutrition Facts for Seniors to Know

Memorial Day is so much more than a holiday – it’s a time to remember those who have died while serving our country and celebrate what we stand for. Here are some great ideas for celebrating Memorial Day in assisted living with your loved ones, from our assisted living team in South Jersey. #1 –… Continue reading 5 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day in Assisted Living

May 31st is National Smile Day! In honor of this event, and to help keep all our loved ones’ smiles bright and healthy, the team at UMC at Bristol Gen has some insight into common dental issues that seniors should watch out for. Gum disease – Poor dental healthcare, smoking and tobacco use, poor diet,… Continue reading Insights into Dental Health in Seniors

Do you want your parents to keep living at home but still support them through the challenges of aging? It’s a wonderful gift to give your parents, but it does need a little figuring out! We have some great, practical tips to help keep your aging parents at home, figure out how much help they… Continue reading Tips for Keeping Aging Parents Living at Home

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 for the fifth year in a row. As in previous years, the certification process involved surveying employees from across all UMC’s locations and evaluating more than 60 elements of team members’ on the job… Continue reading United Methodist Communities Certified as a Great Place to Work ® for Fifth Consecutive Year