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We are grateful for our veterans and their service to our great country, today and every day. We salute you. Thank you.

As a Division of The Carpenter Health Network, we are closely following guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the effort to protect our patients, employees and vendors from COVID-19.

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The Carpenter Health Network Announces Response to Confront COVID-19 Virus - The Carpenter Health Network The Carpenter Health Network has established safety and infection control protocols to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

For most older adults, medication is an important aspect of managing health care needs and overall quality of life.

Medications can be very beneficial, but it is important for seniors and their caregivers to be aware of medication related problems and ways to prevent them.

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6 Common Medication Problems in Seniors and 6 Ways to Solve Them – DailyCaring Medications have the power to help AND to harm. Find out about 6 common medication problems in seniors and get 6 ways to minimize problems drugs can cause.

Give the gift of physical activity this Valentine’s Day! Being physically active can be more fun when you’re with someone you love. Try some of these family fun activities for grandchildren of all ages: http://bit.ly/38lAWf1

Family Activities for Fun and Good Health | Go4Life Make exercise a family affair! Getting the whole family moving can make it easier to stay motivated to exercise. Try some of these activities with your family.

A recent study found that controlling high blood pressure with hypertensive medication can reduce the risk for dementia and Alzheimers. Read more about this study at: http://ow.ly/5cWp50yjt96

Further evidence that controlling high blood pressure can reduce dementia, Alzheimer's risk A global team of scientists cross-referenced data from six big studies that tracked the health of over 31,000 older adults and found that treating high blood pressure reduced the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

February is American Heart Month! Celebrate by doing one of these things to help keep your heart healthy, from the National Institute on Aging: https://bit.ly/35R8WxB

Heart Health and Aging Find out how your heart works and how the heart and blood vessels change with age. Read about what heart disease is, and get some tips on how to prevent it.

It’s TUESDAY aka CHOOSEDAY! What will you choose?

Unnecessary tests, medication and surgeries can have dire consequences for elderly patients. This article shares 5 common types of overtreatment in elder care to considered carefully before making a decision. Read here: http://bit.ly/2upccDq

If we all were being encouraged and encouraging others, the world would be a far more beautiful place. Just imagine! - Cathy Burnham Martin

Stories of adult caregivers complaining about their siblings not helping to care for their parents abound. This articles reminds us of the old saying, "there are always two sides to every story."

For more insight into these situations and some solutions, check out this article: http://bit.ly/2rYBYgQ

Many people have trouble describing their pain when it comes time to discuss it with their doctor or nurse. Check out this list of questions to help you prepare for your next appointment: http://ow.ly/fA0K50xVgVP

Pain: You Can Get Help Find out how to manage pain with exercise, complementary and alternative medicine, and help from a pain specialist. Learn how to manage pain without getting addicted to the medicine.

A good reminder for this Tuesday morning.

Everyone communicates differently and words are powerful. “Endearing” names and phrases can harm seniors in ways family and professional caregivers may not realize. This article shares tips on ways to positively communicate when assisting older adults. Learn more: http://bit.ly/35r4rcL

Can following a particular diet help prevent or delay Alzheimers? Visit NIA’s newest article to review the current evidence about how what we eat may affect the brain’s ability to think. https://bit.ly/2rfO70t

What Do We Know About Diet and Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease? We don’t know for sure whether following a certain diet can help prevent Alzheimer’s dementia. Many studies are underway to see how food affects the aging brain.

We always hear how breakfast is the most important meal of the day but instead I would say that our thoughts in the morning can be our most important thoughts for the day! - Jane DuBois, Good Morning Coffee Buddy

With this quote in mind, “Medicine is sick care. Nutrition is health care," here are 10 nutritional tips for proactive Caregivers and Seniors seeking a higher quality of life for themselves and their loved ones. http://bit.ly/2ZXBEvt

10 Tips for a Healthy Diet After Age 50 A registered dietitian explains what nutrients are most important for older adults and how you and your loved one can work on adopting healthier eating habits together.

Eating healthy during the holiday season can be tricky. Stay on track and learn about smart food choices for . http://ow.ly/Slha50xI9sY

Smart Food Choices for Healthy Aging Make healthy food choices part of your daily life. Your older self will thank you!

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.

There’s no better way to spend the holidays than surrounded by family and friends! Programs of The Carpenter Health Network, such as Companion Home Services, help keep you or your loved ones at home.

The Carpenter Health Network ... an agile, seamless solution to illness and injury, no matter the prognosis or expected outcome. From the stability of senior care, home health and rehabilitation to curative, life-extending treatment and the comfort and compassion of palliative and hospice care, The Carpenter Health Network is a continuum of care for the families they serve.

If you or a family member need assistance this holiday season, visit us at www.TheCarpenterHealthNetwork.com to learn more.

Choose healthy meals this holiday season and during the coming year with these tips from NIA: https://bit.ly/2Kd95Dz

Choosing Healthy Meals As You Get Older Good nutrition is part of healthy aging! Read about healthy eating and meal plans, and get 10 tips for choosing healthy foods and a healthy lifestyle.

Many older adults suffer from dry, itchy skin. This can get worse with age as you lose sweat and oil glands. Get tips on how to help dry skin this winter: https://bit.ly/2QAsGBA

Wishing you and your families many blessings this Thanksgiving!

Be more confident in choosing the right type of care by learning more ahead of time. https://bit.ly/2Dc5x0y

What Hospice Does and Doesn't Do Know what's offered so you can make informed decisions ahead of time

Caregivers: help make holiday visits go more smoothly for people with Alzheimers disease by preparing guests for what to expect when they get there. Learn how: https://bit.ly/2ObVnDy

How is diagnosed? Learn about potential tests, what happens after a diagnosis, and the benefits of diagnosis from the National Institute on Aging at NIH: https://bit.ly/2puUhsg

Understanding how to prevent medication-related problems helps seniors live healthier and more independent at home. http://ow.ly/lX4350x3Hf7

At 101, Ms. Sarah Yerkes continues her artistry and furthers her legacy.

“I really feel like the good fairies were standing over my cradle, giving me the oomph to create,” Yerkes said.

Check out her inspiring story here: https://wapo.st/2Ks2VPp

At age 101, this woman released her first collection of poems After decadeslong careers in landscape architecture and sculpture, centenarian finds art in words

How can you tell if an aging parent needs help? Check out these signs to help you recognize serious changes in behavior: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-are-signs-aging-parent-needs-help

What Are the Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help? How do you know if an older relative needs more help at home? Get tips to help you make sure loved ones are safe and sound when you live far away.

You can still exercise even if you have pain—exercise may even help. Learn how: https://bit.ly/2AViFH6

Exercising with Pain | Go4Life Can exercise help with pain? Depending on the type of pain you have—yes it can! Learn what kind of exercises you can do with acute and chronic pain.

Caregivers can help older people grow old at home. Get tips on things you can do to help or ways to outsource support for an older person who wants to age in place. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/aging-place-growing-old-home

Aging in Place: Growing Old at Home Many older adults want to stay in their homes as they age. Get tips on planning ahead to stay in your home and ways to find the services you need.