by DeAnna Newton | Aug 25, 2021 | Blog
As we age, our bodies ability to fight off infections and illnesses diminishes. That is why we see many older adults suffer from colds, flu, and other infections. They easily get sick when exposed to germs because their immune systems get weakened. And because of...
by DeAnna Newton | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
6 Self Care Tips for Seniors As seniors age, they face a series of new challenges that affect their overall health and happiness. In addition, seniors are facing even more challenges with the current COVID-19 pandemic. Although the pandemic is affecting everyone,...
by Megabytes | Jul 9, 2021 | Blog
Lydia Chan understands the life of caregiving for another. After her mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and she found herself struggling to balance the responsibilities of caregiving and her own life. She is the co-creator of Alzheimer’s Caregiver, a website that aims...
by DeAnna Newton | Mar 4, 2020 | Blog
Synergy Therapeutic Group is going to speak at The Landings at Reed Station Crossing on March 26th, 2020 at 10:00 AM for a “Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Workshop” lead by Subrat Bahinipati, PT. Subrat developed a passion for treating chronic pain in all...
by DeAnna Newton | Feb 12, 2020 | Blog
As many of you already know, February is National Heart Month! It’s time to get excited and empowered to OWN our cardiac health! Fast Facts: Cardiac Disease is the leading cause of death in America Heart disease kills more people than all forms of cancer combined....
by DeAnna Newton | Jan 31, 2020 | Blog
February is American Heart Month! Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is that we’re more...
by DeAnna Newton | Jul 25, 2019 | Blog
Finding the right assisted living facility for your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. We’ve compiled the top elements to look for when assessing a senior assisted living community. During your visit, consider the quality of care that your...
by DeAnna Newton | Jul 10, 2019 | Blog
Recently, I lost my mother to Dementia after a long-fought battle for 16 years. Most of the facility new me, or my sister, who had worked at the facility as a Certified Nurse Aide and a Housekeeper. I realized that for family members caring for a relative with...
by DeAnna Newton | Jun 27, 2019 | Blog
CHICAGO, June 3, 2019 — It’s a conversation no family wants to have — talking to a loved one about memory loss or cognitive decline. Close family members are typically the first to notice memory issues or cognitive problems, but they are often hesitant to say...
by DeAnna Newton | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog
From A Place For Mom Blog Happy, well-rested caregivers are crucial to the job – but the job is exhausting. So family caregivers must balance caring for a parent or senior loved one and caring for themselves. Otherwise, they can experience caregiver fatigue and...