IntegraCare Blog

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…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Magnolias of Chambersburg senior living community will hold its annual Sweet Treat Bake Sale on Friday, February 13 with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association Fund. The bake sale will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Magnolias of Chambersburg, 745 Norland Avenue in Chambersburg. “Our…

We’ve all been there.  We just can’t let go of that suit that is two sizes too small or those pants that looked good on us in college or those magazines that have the great recipes or the pictures of our favorite Hollywood celebrities or sports heroes.  Imagine a lifetime…

Caring for aging parents can be a challenge, but can be even more difficult if you are not prepared.  Working in the senior care industry, I’ve seen my share of unprepared adult children.  Though the conversation can be tough, it’s important to speak with your aging parents about what their…

Scammers are a busy bunch.  They target anyone and everyone, but I just learned over 50% of fraud victims are senior citizens and that makes me angry.  It’s a shame, but senior citizens are the fastest growing segment of the population to be victimized by an assortment of frauds and…

It was hard for the Stanley family to walk through the door of The Woods at Cedar Run with their father.  He had taken a fall and had completed his rehab therapy at the hospital, but His family was still concerned about him going home alone and wanted his therapy…

For some families, the search for care is a long and arduous task.  For others, the decision to look for care is thrust upon them.  For both, we offer a supportive network to make the transition as easy as possible.  The following is the story of how Alma Plunkard, Director…

People with osteoarthritis often require canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, or scooters to compensate for painful joints or joints with limited mobility.  Mobility aids add stability and improve balance — if used properly. Here are some simple suggestions to get it right and keep moving. Start with the Right Height The…

If you saw Ada today you would never think that she wasn’t happy to be a Woods Resident.  But it wasn’t always the case.  I worked very closely with Ada and her daughter to welcome her to The Woods. The Vibrant Life That Was Ada was a witty social butterfly…

Getting older involves change, both negative and positive, but you can enjoy aging if you understand what’s going on with your body and take steps towards maintaining your health. Many different things happen to your body as you age. Your skin, bones, and even brain may start to behave differently….