President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said “the greatest thing to fear is fear itself!”. These words are just as poignant today as they were in 1933. One way to overcome our fears of illness is to demystify the virus and know how to prevent its spread. A recent study in the New England Journal [...]
No matter where we are in the world today we are all connected by human experience. We have all felt fear and loneliness, loss and abandonment. When these feelings start to be overwhelming it is time to stop and re-assess the situation. It’s not enough to simply say “it could be worse” with false optimism. [...]
This past Super Bowl there was an ad that featured an elderly man remembering particular moments in his marriage. We shared the man’s precious memories and mourned his wife’s death with him in the space of twenty seconds. It was a surprisingly touching moment in the midst of nail-biting sports action. It was a good [...]
For most Americans the top three new year’s resolutions are to lose weight, save money and exercise. These plans usually get dropped after a few weeks. It might be easier to keep your resolutions if they are built on relationships. Relationships can be a strong motivator and they also make us feel loved and connected [...]
The countdown to our annual Franciscan Christmas Fair has begun! Mark your calendar for November 23 and find more information HERE!
Sister Janet Marie Bagniewski, FSE, RN has been a nurse for over forty years. She has worked in hospitals and nursing homes, and been an instructor for nursing assistants. Her favorite part of the job is care for the elderly. Throughout her years of experience she has collected methods from numerous sources in how best [...]
During the summer months it can be hard to stay active and stay out of the heat. There are a lot of creative ways to make the most of your day, even if you’re indoors. Try these different activities that challenge all kinds of skill sets. The Competitor Exercise your competitive streak by transforming [...]
‘Tis the Season! Spring is in the air whether you’re inside or outside. Having an indoor plant can help you enjoy the season and many varieties bloom multiple times a year. That’s like having three seasons of tasteful decorating all in one flowerpot! It’s Easy. The trick to caring for any living thing is to [...]
As people age it becomes harder to make healthy eating a priority. When you work full-time your job becomes the priority. When you’re raising a family the children are the priority. When you are caring for a parent or spouse who is ill they become the priority. It is easy to fall into a rut [...]
Changing health and abilities can make it hard for a senior citizen to age in place. Have you talked about this with your mom? While she may want to age at home, is her house suitable for it? Make sure you look at these aspects of aging a home when your family is discussing your [...]
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