In the bustling world of senior care, it’s easy to overlook the silent heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Those modest heroes are none other than caregivers in assisted
Exercising your brain doesn’t always have to feel like a long history lesson. (But hey, if that’s your form of entertainment – we don’t judge!) Entertainment is not just about
Our memories become treasured links to our past, shaping our thoughts and providing a sense of continuity to our lives. For seniors facing memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease or
Summer always comes and goes so quickly, but there is still time for a last hurrah! In fact, August can be the best time to visit the beach if you
Some may argue that moving into a senior living community relinquishes independence, but the opposite is true! Senior living communities like UMC at Pitman value each resident’s independence and have
Did you know that social connections keep us healthy as we grow older? Perhaps you already knew that, but you are wondering *how* you can encourage your senior parents to
Each month, we will pick associates who go above and beyond in the community for UMC MVP. This month, in honor of National CNA Week, we’d like to highlight Courtney
Each month, we will pick associates who go above and beyond in the community for UMC MVP. This month, in honor of National CNA Week, we’d like to highlight Tamika
They say, “Age is just a number!” or “You’re as young as you feel,” but is this really true? Research suggests that our state of mind directly impacts our mental
The realization that your loved one needs long-term care (also called skilled nursing) may come as a shock. After that shock wears off, you’ll likely feel an urgent need to
The first Saturday in May is National Fitness Day, and while we support seniors keeping an active lifestyle – we support their safety a whole lot more. What do we
Eating nutritious meals not only improves physical energy and resistance to illness, but also supports a more positive mentality. The better we eat, the healthier we are! Eating well is
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” Stephen King couldn’t be more right, as reading can not only help us mentally but even physically as well. Reading has many proven benefits
High blood pressure could happen to anyone, but older adults must be especially careful as this condition could lead to more serious health risks down the line. Fortunately, seniors can
Dementia progresses in stages, starting with mild symptoms like not remembering recent events and misplacing objects to more severe behaviors, like lashing out or becoming agitated at what appears to
