Are you considering a career working with older adults? With great career advancement opportunities and a variety of roles available, senior care may be the perfect choice for you. Whether you are just entering the workforce or considering a job change, working with seniors could provide the personal and career fulfillment you are looking for. […]
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Mar
Mar
Good nutrition is important at any age. Healthy eating helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and even some cancers. Good nutrition can also give you energy and improve your well-being, along with improving your ability to fight off illness. As you age, your life and body change. As […]
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Feb
Feb
Christian Care Communities – Middletown is constantly evolving to serve an active generation of seniors. Our residents enjoy their independence while expanding their intellectual, emotional, and spiritual horizons. We offer weekly Bible study, full activities calendars, musical entertainment, guest speakers, workout classes, educational opportunities, Sunday chapel service and more. In 2021, we added a library, […]
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Jan
Jan
One of the most fulfilling things we do may be helping others. As we look forward in the new year, we want to come alongside our communities and connect volunteers with our seniors. We believe giving back is one of the best resolutions we can make! The gift of time through volunteering is often the […]
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Nov
Nov
High-quality transitional care is important for older adults with chronic conditions and complex therapy needs, especially after hospitalization. Although it can be comforting to return home after surgery, there is a higher likelihood of returning to the hospital if proper care and precautions are not taken. Transitional care programs focus on improving care, enhancing patient […]
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Oct
Oct
Older adults with memory concerns, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, truly benefit from The Best Friends™ Approach. This approach to care was designed around the importance of relationships. Virginia Bell and David Troxel developed the Best Friends™ Approach to dementia care in the 1990’s while they were working at the University of […]
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Sep
Sep
Our principles of Faith – Care – Family are central to everything we do at Christian Care Communities. These principles guide everything from our leadership and recruiting, to how we care and our mission. The principle of ‘Family’ is especially important to how we care. We consider it a privilege to care for God’s most […]
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Aug
Aug
Intergenerational care is defined by Generations United as opportunities for younger and older generations to interact and become engaged for the benefit of all involved. Both young and older participants learn about one another and engage with each other. Research shows there are many physical and mental health benefits of intergenerational care. The younger age group learn […]
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Aug
Aug
For many of us, conversations about health and wellbeing naturally migrate to the mind and body. But what about the spirit? Spiritual health can be an important part of meaningful aging, and can help us to understand illness, change and provide a positive outlook toward the future. Spiritual perspectives and practices can provide a context […]
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Jul
Jul
Housing Boom, Senior Edition The housing market is exploding this year and we’ve seen an interesting result from it – baby boomers are selling their longtime homes earlier than planned. These seniors are hoping to cash in and expand their retirement funds as houses sell at rapid speeds. Many aging Americans are using this opportunity […]