Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive, Now Accepting Donations
This Thanksgiving season, the ElderHealth team is excited to share that we will be accepting boxed foods & canned goods to be donated to The Food Bank of Southern Arizona. We are honored to donate canned goods and boxed foods to our community food bank, with your thoughtful contributions, we will provide families with the […]
Reader Connections: Paintings And Poetry
Paintings and Poetry is a visual and literary art collection from ElderHealth members and guest contributors. Their work will also be featured in the Winter edition of the 2023 Heart at Home newsletter. Thank you for sharing your talent and gifts with the ElderHealth community. Paintings by Sharon F. Choosing by Sharon F. Thoughts arise […]
Why Concierge Medicine?
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, we often hear promises of a more personalized and patient-centered approach to medical care. Unfortunately, the promise is rarely delivered. Concierge medicine, also known as membership medicine, redefines the doctor-patient relationship by providing a unique healthcare experience. In this blog we will explore what concierge medicine is and delve […]
Advocate For Your Health: A Guide For Older Adults in The Emergency Room
A visit to the emergency room can be a daunting experience for anyone. But for older adults with cognitive and health decline, it can be especially challenging. Aging often brings with it a higher likelihood of health complications, and drug-disease interactions. All too often, patients enter and exit the emergency room without an accurate diagnosis […]
Alcoholism in Older Adults
Surprisingly, alcoholism among the elderly is more prevalent than most people realize. Research has uncovered a sobering statistic – as many as 4% of elderly adults are struggling with alcoholism. Alcoholism is not something to be ashamed of. It’s important to approach the topic of alcoholism with empathy and care. Our concern for our loved […]
Video Messages, Heartfelt Memories, And a Music Playlist For Dad on Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day from ElderHealth As we reflect on all the cool facts about dads, we’re reminded to take a moment to celebrate fathers, fatherly figures, and fatherhood. When we shop for the perfect gift, remember that the perfect gift may only be a phone call or quality time spent together. And if that’s not […]
Cool Facts About Dads For Father’s Day
A brief history of Father’s Day Father’s Day was inaugurated in the United States in the early 20th century to complement Mother’s Day in celebrating fathers, father figures, and fatherhood. Father’s Day was founded in Spokane, Washington at the YMCA in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was born in Arkansas. Its first celebration was […]
Father’s Day Gift Guide
The ElderHealth team came up with some thoughtful gifts so you wouldn’t have to stress about what to get dad for Father’s Day. Gift Recommendations for Father’s Day Dr. Corinne Self’s Father’s Day Gift suggestions Brittany Wagner’s Meaningful Gifts For Grandpa Melissa Koon’s Gift Cards And Experiences For Father’s Day Melissa Koon, NP recommends treating […]
Happy Mother’s Day From Our Family To Your Family
Happy Mother’s Day Video Our ElderHealth family would like to wish you a very happy Mother’s Day. This month we honor and celebrate mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds, and how mothers impact our lives. Happy Mother’s Day Spotify Playlist Mike Hieber, ElderHealth’s Music Therapist would like to share a special Spotify playlist for you to enjoy […]
Cool Facts About Moms For Mother’s Day
A brief history of Mother’s Day Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1907 by Anna Jarvis at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia. She wanted to honor her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, a peace activist who cared for wounded soldiers and created the day originally as a way for mother’s to protest war. […]