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July 9, 2019
In this ‘Ask the Expert’ column, a dietitian explains the possibilitiesBy The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) Before earning her doctorate in public health nutrition from Queen’s University Belfast in 2012 and embarking on a research career there, registered dietitian Claire McEvoy spent a decade working in clinical nutrition […]
May 30, 2019
Midge watches cows being milked on a dairy farm. Donna paints watercolor masterpieces with just one touch. Frank belts out tunes on the karaoke machine. All call the Woodside Neighborhood, a dementia-specific personal care community at the Presbyterian SeniorCare Network Washington campus, home. Each has a different interest that sparks […]
May 30, 2019
Meeting with a physical therapist and educating yourself before you have joint replacement surgery can help you to have a quicker, less stressful recovery. Patients who meet one-on-one with a physical therapist (PT) and educate themselves prior to knee or hip replacement surgery feel better prepared to leave the hospital […]
May 22, 2019
May is Older Americans Month! Communities that encourage the contributions of older adults are stronger! By engaging and supporting all community members, we recognize that older adults play a key role in the vitality of our neighborhoods, networks, and lives. This year’s theme, Connect, Create, Contribute, encourages older adults and […]