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 […]
Category Archives: Health
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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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Apr
For over a year, so many have valiantly changed their regular routines and their normal behaviors in order to protect their loved ones and neighbors. By following standards of social distancing and quarantine guidelines, many people have done so much out of their desire to slow the spread of Covid-19. It’s interesting to think that […]