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Ask St. Ann's: Advice From Our Experts
A collection of articles offering trusted guidance from the professionals who serve our community every day.
Ask St. Ann’s – The Prescription For Fall Prevention
By Becky Carney Question: What is the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65 and older? A. Car accidents B. Risky dance moves C. Falls The answer, according to the Centers for Disease Control, is falls. CDC data shows that 1 in 4 older adults report falling each year. Of
Ask St. Ann’s – Hospice Enables Families to Share a Meaningful Experience
By Marguerite Janto and Jessica Kelly When a loved one is nearing the end of life, it can seem like the whole world is falling apart. It’s a time of complex emotions, difficult decisions and lots of anxiety. Fortunately, professionals in the field of hospice care can help navigate those
Ask St. Ann’s – Volunteering Brings Healthy Rewards
By Colleen Holcomb When we hear the word “volunteering,” we think of helping others. That’s certainly true, and it’s the primary reason people choose to volunteer. But new research shows that people who volunteer are also helping themselves in extraordinary ways. Studies show that serving others provides mental health benefits
Ask St. Ann’s – How to plan for the future when choosing a retirement community.
Our lives are filled with big decisions. For seniors, there’s one decision that’s nearly universal: should I consider moving to a senior living community? Everyone approaches this decision differently – some rely on discussions with family and friends, while others prefer quiet reflection. No matter how you go about it,
Ask St. Ann’s – Facing Down Those Holiday Desserts
By Christine Shippers You’ve been eating right all year, making healthy choices and keeping the extra pounds at bay. Suddenly, everywhere you look there are cookies of every description, pies of all kinds, cakes of indescribable beauty. Welcome to the holiday season! It’s the time of year when desserts seem
Ask St. Ann’s – Simple Indoor Exercises Can Keep You Fit in Winter
By Cassie Curry The onset of colder weather means fewer opportunities for outdoor activity—especially for older adults. But just because the snow flies and temperatures drop doesn’t mean your physical fitness has to go into hibernation. There are plenty of simple exercises you can do in the warmth and safety
Ask St. Ann’s – What You Should Know About Medicare Coverage for Short-Term Rehab
By Holly Carmona, Admissions Nurse at St. Ann’s Community It may sound odd, but if you’re admitted for inpatient rehab services at St. Ann’s Community, we start planning your discharge the day you arrive. It’s true. Our goal, from the day you arrive from the hospital, is to return you
Ask St. Ann’s – The Ups and Downs Of Being A Family Caregiver
By Kristie Pfaff Comedian Milton Berle said, “You know you’re getting older when it takes more time to recover than it did to tire out.” He was joking of course, but he was also onto something. As we get older, there comes a point when we realize we need more
Ask St. Ann’s – How To Reduce The Risk Of Falling
Falls are preventable and don’t need to be an inevitable part of aging By Priscilla Salgado and Shaneeya Cooper Taking a fall is never enjoyable. But if you’re an older adult, it can cause serious health issues and even take years off your life. According to the Centers for Disease
Ask St. Ann’s – Transitional Care Is The Best Place To Heal
By Veena Madiraju For some of us, a hospital stay is no big deal. We go in, we get treated, we go home. As we age, however, the process may not be that simple. Our bodies don’t recover as quickly, we need more help getting back to normal, and we’re
Ask St. Ann’s – Wellness Is More Than Just Physical Health
By Mindy Sawnor When we talk about “health,” we’re most often talking about physical health: how our bodies are doing in terms of things like blood pressure, fitness, diet, sleep, etc. In general, we equate health with the absence of illness or injury. But physical health is just one component
Ask St. Ann’s – Social Workers Make A New Environment Feel Like Home
By Danielle Guillemette Think of the last time you visited someplace you’d never been before. You don’t know the lay of the land, you haven’t met the locals, you don’t know the customs. It can be intimidating-unless you’ve got a reliable guide to show you the way. That’s similar to