Ask St. Ann’s – Don’t Let Your ‘Stuff’ Stand In Your way!
China Cabinets, Tchotchkes: Don’t Let Your Stuff Stand In Your Way! If you have lived in your home for the last 40-50 years, chances are you have accumulated a few things and those things have served you well. Formal dining room sets, silver flatware, Noritake china and Waterford crystal have done their part, serving friends […]
150 Years… and Counting
By Michael E. McRae President & CEO St. Ann’s Community “If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Newton That quote came to mind as I contemplated an awesome milestone: This year, St. Ann’s Community celebrates the 150th anniversary of its founding. Think about that…150 years of […]
Ask St. Ann’s – How Many Prescription Medications Are Too Many?
Deprescribing helps patients back off medications if they are no longer required By Rebecca Conklin, D.O. Nearly 40% of adults over 65 use five or more prescription medications, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). So how can people be sure they’re genuinely being helped — and not harmed — when taking […]
Ask St. Ann’s – Internet Safety Tips for Seniors
By Aaron Fields and Chelsi Santiago Sometimes the world wide web can seem like the wild west. With stories regularly in the news about online scams, identity theft and dangerous emails, it’s easy to feel intimidated about going online. If you’re a senior who’s new to technology, it can be especially scary. But there are […]
Cherish the Blessings That Mean the Most
By Michael E. McRaePresident & CEO, St. Ann’s CommunityDecember 21st, 2022 This time of year is one of reflection, of taking stock of what’s important in our lives. As I get older, I find myself realizing this: I have my health and my family, and with those two blessings I can handle anything else that […]
Ask St. Ann’s – How to Plan 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 the topic in their own way. Some with the help of friends and family — others through inward reflection. For almost everyone, though, it comes with a lot of […]
A Little Appreciation Can Go a Long Way
By Michael E. McRae President & CEO, St. Ann’s Community November 16th, 2022 If I were an electric car, say a Tesla, how far could I get before my battery needed charging? Well, if my battery ran on energy from the elders of St. Ann’s Community, I could make a cross-country trip on a single […]
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 the topic in their own way – some with the help of friends and family and others through inward reflection. For almost everyone, though, it comes with a lot […]
A Place To Build Your Career
By Michael E. McRaePresident & CEO, St. Ann’s CommunityOctober 21st, 2022 “You feel part of a team, part of a family.” “I’m not just swept under the rug. They hear me.” “It’s easy to go to work when you enjoy not only what you do, but also who you work with.” Those are comments from […]
Ask St. Ann’s – Why Should Seniors See A Geriatrician?
By Brian Heppard, medical doctor and certified medical director at St. Ann’s Community and Pillar Medical Associates, PC Are you ready to live a long life? Choosing the right health care provider for your age can help. Just as pediatricians specialize in the growth and development of newborns through young adulthood, geriatricians help the elderly […]