Support Ideas for Seniors Spending the Holidays in Senior Living! Options The holidays can be a lonely time of year for many groups, and one of those groups is seniors who live outside the home. While many senior living options do the best to keep the festive spirit, it isn’t the same as a holiday…
Resident Council Improves the Quality of Life for All at Montevista In senior living communities all over the nation, residents have the right to have a say in their living conditions and be included in the management of their communities. One of the best ways to improve senior living communities is through a resident council.…
Montevista is CMS 5-Star Rated Montevista Rehabilitation and Skilled Care is proud to have recently been rated as a 5-star quality facility by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). We work hard to foster an environment of healing and comfort and are truly honored to have our dedication to our patients and residents…
Why Seniors Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine COVID-19 vaccines have now been available for a while, but not everyone has availed themselves of the opportunity. Many of the people who have yet to get vaccinated do not understand the safety, effectiveness, and benefits of these shots. Explaining it to them can be tough. Here are…
Summer-Friendly Vacations for Seniors With Disabilities For older adults who wish to travel alone or with their loved ones, details are key. Critical elements such as comfort during movement, assistance for persons with disabilities, and wheelchair access make all the difference. Indeed, traveling as a senior with disabilities raises multiple questions. For example, what should…
Stroke Awareness Month: Good Stroke Recovery Care A stroke is a devastating emergency. It calls for quick medical intervention and professional care, without which the situation could get out of hand. But how do you deal with the situation in the subsequent days or weeks after you or your loved one has suffered a stroke?…
New Technology and Occupational Therapy Technology is revolutionizing how seniors receive and practice occupational therapy. Many seniors want and need to do daily activities to care for themselves. Unfortunately, due to complications that develop with age, performing once effortless actions become challenging. Occupational therapy at skilled nursing facilities and skilled nursing hospitals helps seniors learn…
View Post Optimizing Nutrition to Promote Wound Healing in Seniors We have all experienced a scratch, tear, cut or other type of wound. Some individuals are better equipped than others at healing these wounds. Serious wounds, including decubitus ulcers or pressure sores, may require medical intervention and nutrition support. If your senior is recovering from…
What Seniors Should Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine Two new vaccines have been approved for COVID-19 and more are in the pipeline. Oklahoma has elected to prioritize people over the age of 65 for vaccination. So, what should seniors and their families know about these new vaccines? Here are some key factors. The vaccine…
Depression and COVID: 4 Tips for Managing Emotions Depression doesn’t end with December, and it’s important to be aware of the potential complications that 2020 brought with it. Whether your loved one has been previously diagnosed with Seasonal Depression, or is showing signs for the first time, handling the blues has become more complicated than…