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10 Flu Prevention Tips for Seniors: What to do When Your Partner is Sick

Dec 2, 2019 | Health & Wellness

Source: Sixtyandme.com Flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter months, and adults over 65 are typically more susceptible to complications. When you live within the same four walls as someone who has the flu, it can be quite difficult to dodge those...

8 Expert Tips for When Aging Parents Won’t Listen

Nov 25, 2019 | Health & Wellness

Source: A Place for Mom Growing up, our parents always asked that we listen to them, but what happens when they refuse to listen to us? Many adult children are finding that their parents don’t always know best when it comes to their diet, driving, housing, medication...

Skin Care and Aging

Nov 19, 2019 | Health & Wellness

Source: National Institute on Aging Your skin changes with age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did. Your veins and bones can be seen more easily. Scratches, cuts, or bumps can take longer to heal. Years of sun tanning...

Is Healthy Aging Your Goal? A Healthy Mouth Should Be, Too

Oct 30, 2019 | Health & Wellness

Source: National Council on Aging Oral health is now recognized as an essential element of overall health in our rapidly growing older adult population. We know that a healthy mouth is not only important for basic comfort and appearance, but also for systemic health,...

Employees of the Month: Jeremy Martin, James Garrett, and Kim Gallagher

Oct 29, 2019 | Employee of the Month

Our GreenField Terrace employee of the month is Jeremy Martin. Jeremy is our Housekeeper. He is an employee who continues to grow each day he has been with us. Jeremy displays responsibility, respect, compassion and team work; all of what we stand for. Jeremy comes in...

GreenField Health & Rehabilitation Center named to Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes 2020

Oct 17, 2019 | News

GreenField Health & Rehabilitation Center, part of The GreenFields Continuing Care Community, has been named to Newsweek’s list of Best Nursing Homes 2020. Of the 15,000 nursing homes analyzed throughout the United States, GreenField Health & Rehabilitation...

Employees of the Month: Kayla Collins, Diogen Gatiera, and Ken Eiss

Oct 3, 2019 | Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Kayla Collins our GreenField Terrace Employee of the Month! Kayla is a Care Partner and has worked at the Terrace for approximately 1 year. She has proven herself to be a valuable member of the team! Kayla is very patient and kind. We have received...

Adapting Activities for People with Alzheimer’s Disease

Sep 10, 2019 | Health & Wellness

Source: National Institute on Aging Doing things we enjoy gives us pleasure and adds meaning to our lives. People with Alzheimer's disease need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, don't expect too much. It's not easy for them to plan their days and do...

Employees of the Month: Suzanne Blanchard and Jessica Cornell

Sep 2, 2019 | Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Suzanne Blanchard our GreenField Health & Rehabilitation Center Employee of the Month! Suzanne is a vital part of our staff and is always willing to go above and beyond for our residents. She does whatever is asked of her and never com-plains....

Fatigue in Older Adults

Aug 26, 2019 | Health & Wellness

Source: National Institute on Aging Everyone feels tired now and then. But, after a good night's sleep, most people feel refreshed and ready to face a new day. If you continue to feel tired for weeks, it's time to see your doctor. He or she may be able to help you...