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. […]
Elderhealth’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide
The ElderHealth team came up with some thoughtful gifts so you wouldn’t have to stress about what to get mom for Mother’s Day. Gift Recommendations for Mother’s Day Dr. Corinne Self’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide Brittany Wagner’s Meaningful Gifts For Grandma Melissa Koon’s Gift Cards And Experiences For Mother’s Day Melissa Koon, NP recommends to […]
Medical Alert Systems and Wearable Devices For Older Adults Who Want To Age In Place
We’ve talked before about how technology for seniors can be helpful and necessary to ensuring that our loved ones are safe. Family members may have concerns about the safety of their loved ones when they are aging in place. What if they accidentally turn on the gas? Or what if they forget to lock their […]
New, Free Grant to Help Older Adults 62+ Install Safety Features Into Tucson Rural Homes
Direct is one of five Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Arizona. Founded in 1980 as a private, non-profit organization operated by and for people with disabilities. They advocate for voice, choice, and independence for individuals with disabilities including older adults aging in place. Rural Home Access Program for Adults Age 62+ Direct’s Rural Home […]
Navigating Memory Loss by Dr. Corinne Self
Watch a video of Dr. Corinne Self’s presentation “Navigating Memory Loss” invited as a speaker by the Alzheimer’s Association hosted at the Harmony Hospice Community Center.
Harmony Hospice: Free Grief Support Groups And Educational Events
Harmony Hospice is not just a hospice support service, it’s also a host and space for community events. As professionals in the caregiving community, we’d like to put a spotlight on their calendar of free educational events and bereavement support groups in Tucson, Arizona. Harmony Hospice holds virtual and in-person support groups throughout the week: […]
Dehydration Prevention For the Elderly
Click the link to download a .pdf copy of ElderHealth’s Dehydration Prevention presentation by Melissa Koon, NP. Below is the information from the presentation in blog format. Our bodies are made up of approximately 65% of water. The brain is around 85% water. A Loss of just 1-2% of total body water can impair brain […]
Art With Katie: How To Make Christmas Crafts With Senior Adults
Katie Purdy, Art Guide at ElderHealth gives three tutorial videos on how-to make a few fun and easy Christmas tree crafts for the holiday season. Caregivers and care partners can do these as a fun activity with simple list of materials. Craft supplies: Video 1: How to Paint a Picture of a Christmas Tree Using Acrylic […]
Ozempic Injection Tutorial Video And Tips
Four Important Tips For Adults Who Administer Ozempic Injections DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this article are for informational purposes only. No material in this article is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis […]