Many don’t know but National Senior Independence Month is observed every year in February. It’s all about providing seniors in our communities the means to discover ways to live a dignified, happy and fulfilling life with the help of those around them. With age we all tend to become more dependent but there are ways […]
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Middletown’s Cook & Nurse Aide Recognized for their dedication to Faith, Care and Family
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Jan
Jan
Christian Care Communities – Middletown’s senior living community is dedicated to Faith, Care, and Family. It’s these values that our amazing staff shows to our residents each and every day. This past year our very own Dietary Cook, Tammy Hyde, was recognized for her dedication to Christian Care Communities mission and philosophy. As Kentucky’s largest […]
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Jan
Jan
During the normal aging process, some physical abilities decline, including strength, quickness and swiftness, and stamina. In addition to these muscle-related declines, there are also changes that occur in coordination. Together, these changes mean that as you age, you may not be able to perform activities such as running to catch a bus, walking around the […]
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Nov
Nov
Healthy Eating Tips for Senior Nutrition 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, […]
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Sep
Sep
By: Jim Patton When I first started chaplaincy as a seminary student, I would arrive at the hospital or senior care unit with a planned scripture reading for all my patients. That lasted about two days. The reason was not that I gave up or got lazy, but rather that I quickly found most patients […]
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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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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
The Importance of How We Care Care is an important component of the Faith – Care – Family approach to our mission at Christian Care Communities. An essential part of how we care is offering a wide variety of planned activities and events that cater to many interests and ability levels. At our Christian Health Center […]
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May
May
With the pandemic, many are concerned – is it safe to move into a senior living community? The answer is yes!! Continuing to live in their home can pose risks for older adults too, especially if they: Need regular assistance with activities of daily living Live alone and have a medical condition that needs to […]
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