An estimated 54.4 million American adults over the age of 18 are diagnosed with some form of arthritis every year. It is reported that for Americans 65 and older, 49.6% have arthritis. The condition causes joint pain and stiffness, resulting in a limited range of motion. Specifically for seniors, this could become a hindrance from…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 4/21/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 4-21-2021,…
Things You Might Not Know About Seasonal Allergies Below are some surprising facts about seasonal allergies, plus some tips and advice on how to manage your symptoms. One you understand how allergies work, it becomes at least a little bit easier to find some relief. Allergies change as we…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 4/14/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 4-14-2021,…
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What is Medicare? Medicare is the senior health insurance program offered by the federal government. Started in 1965, the program is managed by the Social Security Administration and offers basic health services to over 60 million seniors. To be eligible for Medicare, a beneficiary must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has…
Getting Healthy Sleep Getting a good night’s rest under stressful conditions is hard enough but what about during a pandemic? It could be difficult. Stress-related insomnia due to the COVID-19 pandemic is a thing and it’s more complicated than typical stressed related sleeplessness. Because it’s not just about the virus; it is also about everything…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 4/6/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 4-6-2021,…
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This coming Sunday is Easter, consider keeping everyone moving before and after the holiday meal with some fun activities to keep them off the couch and enjoying the day together! • Put on a playlist and get cleaning. Putting on some music and asking everyone to help with cleaning up after the meal…
Making Nutrition a Priority during a Pandemic COVID-19 has changed our lives drastically. This can lead to feelings of strong emotions like anxiety, isolation, and depression. These emotions can trigger poor eating habits and food choices. Keep in mind that adequate nutrition may include two sources of foods, primary and secondary foods. Primary foods might…
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WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 3/10/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 3-10-2021,…
Healthy Aging Linked to Relationships in a Community Setting Plenty of exercise, healthy food, positive attitude, plain old good luck. There’s lots of advice out there about how to keep our body and brain healthy as we age. But another idea, emphasizes on the positive impact of human relationships. The experiences of relating to others…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 2/24/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Transmission-Based Precautions are used by healthcare facilities to care for patients with…
Keeping the brain stimulated can help minimize agitation and depression, establish a sense of ownership and independence, gain a feeling of accomplishment, and promote emotional connection & self-expression. The brain is like a muscle. It needs exercise, and a way to exercise the brain is to stimulate it with activities. Fun ways to connect: Technology…
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WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 2/17/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Quarantine Recommendations After SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination On February 10, 2021, the Centers for…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 2/10/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants are circulating globally. Several new variants emerged in the…
A healthy heart is always essential but especially through the pandemic. People with heart disease and other medical conditions appear to be a higher risk for more serve symptoms or complications if they contract COVID-19. People with serious heart conditions, Type 2 diabetes, cancer and obesity are among those at increased risk of serve…
February 2021 Activity Calendars and Newsletters Personal Care Edgewood Heights Personal Care Highland Oaks Laurelbrooke Personal Care Laurelbrooke Harmony Circle Personal Care Ridgmont Personal Care Skilled Nursing & Rehab McKinley Health Center MHC Memory Support Independent Living Laurels at Laurelbrooke Landing Villas at Water Run North Fork Heights Villages at Laurelbrooke Landing Village at Ridgmont
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 1/27/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 1-27-2021,…
January 2021 Activity Calendars and Newsletters Personal Care Edgewood Heights Personal Care Highland Oaks Laurelbrooke Personal Care Ridgmont Personal Care Skilled Nursing & Rehab McKinley Health Center MHC Memory Support Independent Living Laurels at Laurelbrooke Landing Villas at Water Run North Fork Heights Villages at Laurelbrooke Landing Village at Ridgmont
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 1/7/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 1-7-2021,…
