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The Pines of Mount Lebanon resident Lois Dormaracki enjoys time with a puppy named Buddy as part of a pet therapy program at the senior living community. Jill Conroy of Pinnacle Palliative Care presented the program and handed Buddy to Lois. The Pines of Mount Lebanon Residents Benefit from Interaction…

Senior assisted living homes are more of a social community than a dwelling. Yet, thousands of seniors all over the country live in senior apartments and retirement homes. There are many important factors to consider when finding an apartment with these facilities – not all communities offer the same quality…

Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone resident Ethel Eutz (left) shares a moment with Medication Assistant Cyndi Brooks, LPN. TYRONE, Pa. – Cyndi Brooks is accustomed to multi-tasking in her role as a Medication Assistant at Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone senior living community. But her dream of becoming a licensed practical nurse…

Lori Grant, Executive Operations Officer, Newhaven Court at Lindwood The team at Newhaven Court at Lindwood says, “Thank you!” When all the nominations had been submitted and the votes counted, Newhaven Court at Lindwood was named Best of the Best by TribLive! We appreciate all of the TribLive readers who…

You may recently have heard the name “Integra Health” in the news. That’s not us. Integra Health is NOT IntegraCare! Integra Health is apparently some new company that is acquiring skilled nursing facilities from Promedica/Welltower. Questions have arisen about their experience. By contrast, our company – IntegraCare – doesn’t run…

Magnolias of Chambersburg Cuisineur Phillis Sanni received the bronze level certification in IntegraCare’s Motivational Advancement Program (MAP). She is joined by team members Stacie Sweger (middle), Medication Associate, and Linda Geer, Cuisineur, who each received MAP certification. CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Whether it’s one of her popular casserole dishes or a…

The holidays are an opportunity for us to demonstrate our support and appreciation for the seniors in our lives. This post will provide tips on different ways you can provide support to your senior loved ones this holiday season.   1.  Create a Holiday Photo-Book Paying tribute to your loved…

Focus on Residents, Team Members are Top Priorities EASTON, Maryland — Will Jones comes from a family devoted to caring for others, especially seniors. That’s why he brings so much passion and enthusiasm to his role as the new Executive Operations Officer at the Candle Light Cove senior living community….

Journaling is the act of writing down one’s thoughts or experiences with the hope of understanding them better. It can help you clear your head of images and ideas you have been holding onto that are keeping you from moving forward in life. Some memory care residents may find journaling…

Vitamin D is important for maintaining good overall health and a healthy body. It is one of the few vitamins that can be obtained from food, as well as from exposure to sunlight. This article will discuss 20 ways vitamin D can improve senior health. 1.) Good for Bones Vitamin…