Submitted by Christine Kragel, Community Relations and Foundation Director The Eventide Foundation gives campus employees the opportunity for tuition assistance intended for career development and the pursuit of a higher education. Whether it is a little or a lot, the Eventide Foundation strives to do what they can to support the dreams of dedicated team […]
Month: February 2019
Depression and Winter SADness
by Deb Aldag BSW, Social Services Director Depression in the elderly is a widespread problem according to the National Institution of Health, and is often not recognized and treated. Being a caregiver or family member also can add to feelings of depression. Changes and life events increase the risk of depression or can make an […]
Beat the Cold and Stay Healthy
Submitted by Kara Webb Monson, RN, Silveridge Assisted Living Manager The winter months can be difficult for all of us… but they do not have to be! There are ways we can try to stay healthy when the temperatures drop to sub-zero. Even with all of today’s technology and advances in medicine, the reason the […]
Silveridge February 2019 Calendar
[…]
February 2019 Eventide Calendar
[…]
A Focus on Fall Prevention
Submitted by Kara Webb Monson, RN, Silveridge Assisted Living Manager With those dreadful winter months fast-approaching, our risk for falls increases. According to the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence, statistics show that: More than 40% of people hospitalized from hip fractures do not return home and are not capable of living independently again; 25% of […]