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PPH’s Director of Nutrition Shares Small Changes That Make a Big Difference
To celebrate National Nutrition Month this March, PPH’s Director of Nutrition Cathy Boland shares her personalized approach to eating healthier and some small changes that can make a big difference. This year’s event theme, “Personalize Your Plate,” stresses that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. That attitude dovetails perfectly with Cathy’s philosophy on eating […]
Read MorePPH Team Stretches Imagination to Foster Brain Health
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. It’s extremely important to bring attention to these issues, because someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s every 65 seconds and every one in three seniors have some form of dementia when they pass away. “The more we talk about it and the more attention that we bring to it, […]
Read MoreInnovative PPH Training Fosters Understanding of People Living With Dementia
June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. To draw attention to these issues, Jennifer Honeyford, our Senior Director of Resident Life and Performance Improvement, shares her insights about the challenges faced by people living with memory issues. According to Jennifer, one of the biggest difficulties for people living with dementia is that others don’t […]
Read MorePhiladelphia Protestant Home news and events
Here’s just a few recent and upcoming events at the Philadelphia Protestant Home! For more info, visit our website www.pphfamily.org or like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ThePhiladelphiaProtestantHome. December at PPH ★ Pearl Harbor Ceremony: At 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7, PPH conducted a flag raising ceremony at the Gateway Manor flagpole to remember and honor the […]
Read MoreWhat to Do When Care Needs Differ for Senior Spouses
After spending decades building a life together, it can be difficult when one spouse requires care the other doesn’t, or when both require assistance, but the levels of care are different. Perhaps you’re able to live independently but your partner needs memory care; or you need personal care, but your significant other needs more medical […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Short-Term Rehabilitation for Seniors
Whether you’re getting over an extended illness or recovering from an unexpected accident or planned surgery, your doctor may recommend a stay in a short-term rehabilitation center prior to heading home. Some seniors, particularly those with strong support networks at home, may balk at this, wanting to leave the hospital and get back to a […]
Read MoreRespite Care Can Ease the Transition to Long-Term Personal Care
Have you concluded that someone you know and love would benefit from the continuum of care they would receive in a senior living community? Are you having problems getting them to agree with you? Respite care may help. It should come as no surprise that moving, especially as an older adult and to a residential […]
Read MoreTop 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
It is completely normal for people to experience some changes in memory as they grow older. And while the occasional lapse in memory isn’t necessarily something families should worry about; the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease could signify a more serious health issue. People with Alzheimer’s often experience a variety of different issues with communicating, reasoning, […]
Read More3 Personal Care Misconceptions
When you hear the terms “personal care” or “assisted living community,” what do you think of? Many individuals imagine a place where people go when they are older, sick or cannot maneuver on their own. Moving to a personal care community can be challenging when someone is accustomed to living on their own and at […]
Read MoreStay Healthy This Winter: Tips for Seniors to Avoid the Flu
Catching the flu is a miserable experience for anyone, but if you’re over the age of 65, the risks and dangers of the seasonal flu are significantly higher. Seniors who contract the flu have a much greater chance of developing serious complications; this is largely because the immune system defenses weaken as we age. The […]
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