Understanding the Flu Season: What Residents of Senior Living Communities Should Know

As a primary care provider, one crucial aspect of health is the role of hydration, particularly in light of the recent heat waves sweeping across the country. This is particularly significant for residents of senior living communities, who strive to manage their health independently and want to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.

The role of nutrition in our overall health becomes increasingly important over time, influencing our energy levels, immunity, and the management of chronic health conditions.

Cognition is not only a central part of our overall health, but an important piece of maintaining the lifestyle we enjoy. So, when optimizing brain health, we want more than to just preserve memory; we also want to promote independence, maintain quality of life, and support overall well-being.

Regular physical activity offers numerous benefits for seniors, including improved mental health, enhanced balance and fall prevention, increased independence, and a better quality of life. 

New models of onsite primary care can help senior communities build and maintain a healthy, competitive, and high-performing community.

As we age, our bodies go through a number of changes, and some of these changes result in the need for medication.

As we age, it's important to prioritize our health and make regular visits to a primary care doctor can help us prevent illness.

Choosing the right senior living community is a big decision, but it can also be a time of excitement and new opportunities.

The 4Ms Age-Friendly Healthcare Model prioritizes the individual and their specific needs, providing a higher quality of care for older adults.