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When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the diagnosis affects the entire family. Depending on how severe their dementia is and how quickly it progresses, you may need to… Continue reading How to explain dementia to children

Gardening is a favorite pastime for many older adults, especially for our residents at UMC at Pitman. Hobbies are a huge part of retirement and being able to continue doing… Continue reading 5 Safety Tips for Seniors Who Garden

If you’ve been caring for your senior parent with dementia, you have probably come to realize that your relationship will be different from now on. One of the major, most… Continue reading Tips on How to Explain Dementia to Grandkids

Hearing loss is a common effect of aging, affecting over 33% of Americans over the age of 65 and over 50% of Americans over the age of 70. Unfortunately, there… Continue reading Sound Advice on Hearing Loss in Older Adults

This March, we’d like to spend some time exploring the extraordinary achievements of women throughout history. They’ve helped land Neil Armstrong on the moon, fought for freedom, and invented technologies… Continue reading March is Women’s History Month! Let’s talk about 3 pioneering women in history