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IntegraCare’s Gary Renwick earns PHCA 2016 Hero Award ‘Executive Director of the Year’ honor for Newhaven Court at Clearview administrator BUTLER, Pa. – Sept. 29, 2016 – Gary Renwick followed a lengthy and rewarding path to become a Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA) 2016 Hero Award winner as Assisted Living/Personal…

Mom Doesn’t Seem to Remember the Holidays Anymore How do I celebrate the Holidays with a Family Member with Dementia? Familiar carols herald the approach of the holiday season, but for families who have a loved one with dementia the holiday season can be a double sided coin.  It could…

The Problem. Panic.    Fear.    Confusion. These are the thoughts and feelings racing through your mind when the social worker is asking you where mom is going in 48 hours upon discharge from the hospital or rehab because she is not safe to go home alone without 24 hour supervision. …

Harry Cochran served in the U.S. Army for 9 years, 1964-1973, and was in Vietnam twice.  “We shouldn’t have been there, no one should have.  Even the government officials thought so.” Harry was drafted at 21 years of age while he was working as a radio and TV repairman.  He…

Veterans are very important to Magnolias of Chambersburg as we have several in our family of residents here.  The life stories of our veterans are all very special and significant, like Harold.  Harold is an 85 year old Veteran of the Korean War where he served in the Air Force…

Don was 18 years old when he was drafted into the military.  A little nervous, but not scared!  He was keeping his future in mind, and as a GI he could get a FREE education, which was exceptional, especially when he was a young gentleman living in Central PA without…

Our Guided Provider Network is designed to link Residents and their families with valuable services beyond the quality assistance we provide to create a continuum of care and guidance.  Healthcare services like Occupational and Physical Therapies, professional services like Moving companies, Elder Law Attorneys, and resources for Veterans are some…

Cerebrovascular Accidents, or strokes, can be very serious life threatening and life changing medical emergencies. Strokes are simply interruptions in blood flow to a part of the brain, either from a bleed in the brain causing pressure and damage to brain tissue or from loss of blood flow to the…

Promising research indicates that taking the following steps can help keep your mind sharp as you age: Control cholesterol & high blood pressure These conditions can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke, which are thought to contribute to the development of certain types of dementia. Cardiovascular health —…

This week’s blog is courtesy of Home Health Rehabilitation Services VNA, of Western Pennsylvania, who provide valuable therapy services to our residents at Newhaven Court at Clearview. Cardiac and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation programs are very important components of heart health.  This type of rehabilitation will assist you in managing or recovering…