Wishing Peggy Mueller a Wonderful Retirement from Gloria Dei Communities
After 25 years, our own Peggy Mueller has decided to retire from the Gloria Dei Communities family. Peggy[Read More]
Posted on January 4, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
The New Year is a time to adjust and reshape some things in your life. We all have some areas that need to be improved, whether it’s our diet or our outlook on life. There are countless aspects to our lives, and it’s impossible to assume we have nothing to improve from any kind of resolution. Read More
Posted on December 20, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Memory Care facilities and Personal Care facilities are becoming increasingly important senior care options for older adults that require long term care. As comforting as it may seem to age in your own home, it simply may not be possible for safety reasons. It’s tough to imagine a parent or loved one, living with some form of disability or chronic illness, accomplishing such a feat without any setbacks. Read More
Posted on December 10, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
For years, scientists and researchers have been attempting to discover a miracle cure that will prevent or reverse the effects of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. So far, there has been no such luck. However, there have been minor breakthroughs when dealing with treatments for these neurodegenerative diseases. No cure all, but symptoms have been able to be better managed. Read More
Posted on November 28, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
As the population ages in the US and we watch more and more of the baby boomer generation retire, our country will continue to see a rise in the need for at home care. However, an increasingly popular option has become personal care. Previously, personal care has had an unwanted stigma attached to it. Read More
Posted on November 6, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
The ability to communicate is a skill we’ve learned from a young age. It’s much like riding a bike or tying our shoes. However, unlike those previous examples, communication isn’t some skill that we learn once and never have to work at it again. There are numerous scenarios that require different approaches to communication in order to have a much more effective conversation, based on who our audience is. Read More
Posted on October 24, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Breast cancer awareness is not the only health issue that is celebrated in the month of October. October 20th marked a day of recognition regarding Osteoporosis, a bone disease that involves a lack of bone production or an overall weakening of the bones. Fortunately, this disease is largely preventable through education and some simple lifestyle changes. Read More
Posted on October 5, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Around this time last year, we posted an article about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the importance of prevention through detection. By catching it in the early stages of the disease, your chances of survival greatly increase. That’s why you should always schedule checkups, not solely in the month of October, but in every month of the year. Read More
Posted on September 21, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in individuals who are 65 years or older. It’s a harsh statistic to read but hopefully the weight of it will move you to do something about it, because heart disease is 100% preventable. The term is an umbrella term that includes serious conditions from coronary artery disease to congestive heart failure. Read More
