Source: AARP by Betsy Agnvall Taking steps to strengthen your heart yields a bonus—you’ll be protecting your brain as well. It turns out that heart and brain health are inexorably linked, according to a new Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) report on brain health...
Maria Formholtz, GreenField Health & Rehabilitation Center employee, has received the Employee of Distinction Award sponsored by LeadingAge New York. This award recognizes extraordinary dedication of direct service and indirect service staff. A total of 16 awards...
Source: https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/physical-activity-and-motor-ability-associated-better-cognition-older-adults-even-dementia Encouraging evidence indicates that being more physically active is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and a slower rate of...
Our GreenField Health & Rehabilitation Center employee of the month is Mary Reynolds. Mary is a great asset to our subacute rehab. She always takes the extra time to ensure that her patients are receiving the best care possible. She is also a valuable mentor to...
by Lisa Milbrand Source: Reader’s Digest An aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel wall. The bleeding from a rupture can cause one type of stroke. The lifestyle tips to prevent both are very similar. They’re both dangerous—and sometimes deadly. They can happen at...
Source: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/prevent-falls-and-fractures A simple thing can change your life—like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor. If you fall, you could break a bone, like thousands of older men and women do each year. For older people, a break...
Congratulations to Yvonne Sheret our GreenField Terrace Employee of the Month! Yvonne continues to grow each day she is with us. She displays responsibility, respect, compassion and integrity; all of which we stand for. Yvonne comes to work daily with a smile on her...
Managing a Loved One’s Money: What Caregivers Need to Know Source: AARP If your loved one starts having trouble keeping a checkbook or becomes confused about money, someone must act as money manager. If that someone is you, here’s what you should know. Joint Account...
From the NIH Director’s Blog by Dr. Francis Collins In addition to memory loss and confusion, many people with Alzheimer’s disease have trouble sleeping. Now an NIH-funded team of researchers has evidence that the reverse is also true: a chronic lack of sleep may...
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the year 2035 marks an important turning point in American history. It is estimated that by then there will be 78 million people over 65, compared to 76.4 million under 18. This will mark the first time that seniors will outnumber...
