March 22, 2022
National Nutrition Month 2022: Healthy Eating Throughout Concordia
March is National Nutrition Month, and to celebrate, we asked residents and staff what their go-to healthy and nutritious foods are! From fish to fruits and veggies, everyone has a favorite! Healthy eating and nutrition are something that’s important for everyone. No matter our age, we can all do things that will improve our nutritional intake. […] Read More
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March 4, 2022
The Benefits of Retirement Living at Concordia | Podcast
Want to have more time to do the things you love? Listen to Connor Hagey, director of retirement living at the Concordia Haven Apartments in Cabot, as he discusses the many benefits of retirement living. Read More
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February 22, 2022
7 Early Signs of a Heart Attack
February is American Heart Month, a time when our nation comes together to raise awareness about heart disease – the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, annual heart attack incidences affect 805,000 Americans and on average, 605,000 experience their first attack each year and 200,000 suffer a […] Read More
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January 25, 2022
Signs of Caregiver Stress & Ways to Combat Burnout (2022)
While the role of a family caregiver is extremely rewarding, it can still take a toll on many people’s mental, physical and emotional health. In fact, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP Public Policy Institute survey, it is said that 40% of caregivers feel emotionally stressed, almost 20% say it caused financial […] Read More
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January 11, 2022
6 Tips to Keep You Smiling During Winter
Shorter days, less sunlight, cold weather and the end of the holiday season are often a recipe for the winter blues – a fairly common and non-medical diagnosis that bring on feelings of sadness. The good news is that while you may feel a bit gloomier than usual, the winter blues are temporal and we […] Read More
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January 6, 2022
What Are The Types of Hospice Services?
When thinking about the types of hospice services or types of hospice care, it’s very common for people to feel a bit overwhelmed and unclear about options, services, benefits and goals. Hospice care provides a full complement of medically driven comfort and symptom management, but is not curative care, which is care to cure an […] Read More
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November 23, 2021
Tips for Communicating with a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are approximately 6.2 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s dementia. What this number doesn’t include is the number of loved ones and caregivers who are also affected. Although there is no cure yet, there are some things we can do to help put our loved ones who are living with […] Read More
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October 26, 2021
Physical Therapy in the Home Setting: A Q&A with Lynn McKinnis, DPT
In recognition of National Physical Therapy Month, we wanted to take a moment to thank physical therapists at Concordia and around the world for the work you do to help your patients – in any setting – achieve their goals. Your drive and ability to motivate and strengthen those you serve does not go unnoticed. […] Read More
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September 21, 2021
Tips to Prevent Falls in the Home and Community
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a national health campaign coinciding with the first week of Fall each year that brings awareness to one of the leading causes of injuries and hospitalizations among senior adults. Regardless of our age, anyone can have a fall; however, according to the CDC, older adults – those 65 and older […] Read More
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May 18, 2021
How Personal Care Benefits Seniors and Their Loved Ones
According to the National Institute on Aging, over half of seniors 65 and older will need some form of healthcare service in their lifetime. For individuals who need additional assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, eating, dressing, and mobility – personal care communities offer services and amenities to assist with these […] Read More
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