As an active participant in the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement, United Zion Retirement Community is proud to have achieved special recognition as an Age-Friendly Health Systems — Committed to Care Excellence by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. An Age-Friendly Health System is one…
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From SlumberYard and United Zion Retirement Community's Therapy Department Falls are a well-known and documented danger the senior population faces, with more than one in four adults aged 65 and older experiencing a fall each year, according to the CDC. The month of September is National Falls Prevention…
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By Alicia Harvey Although technology yields many benefits for older adults, from staying connected with loved ones to accomplishing tasks online, it can also make them vulnerable to fraud or identity theft or other online scams. Crime can affect people of all ages, but those 60 and older are frequent…
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Physical therapy can help you maintain and retain your independence. It works to help restore and improve functionality, reduce chronic pain, maintain bone density, increase mobility, range of motion, and improve muscle strength and balance. All of which support mental health. Therapy can help: Reduce…
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Hearing loss is very common – one in three people over sixty are living with hearing loss. As we age, hearing loss becomes more prevalent for many reasons. Untreated cases (those not wearing a hearing aid) have been linked to a wide range of side effects that decrease quality of life; increased depression,…
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By Forefront In March, we celebrate national nutrition month and the flavors of the world. Flavor is the combination of appearance, smell, texture, and taste. Flavors can provide excitement to eating as well as revive memories. New dishes can serve as reminders about the importance of enjoying our…
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By Jim Blake Indoor activities such as doing puzzles, trying new recipes, and do-it-yourself hair styling are enjoying a widespread resurgence. But will these at-home pastimes persist after the COVID-19 pandemic passes? One hobby that could keep you engaged until it’s time to get ready for the holidays…
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Did you know that May is Speech Language Pathology Month? Speech Language Pathology includes voice, fluency, language, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Seniors may have many reasons for speech therapy. Here are a five conditions where speech therapy is used: Aphasia: Seniors who suffer strokes…
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There are so many great walking, running, hiking, and biking trails in Lancaster County, PA (where we're located). With the current restrictions during the COVID-19 crisis, now is a great time to explore them. To start, make sure you have everything you need: water, snacks, mobile phone, and light layers…
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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is an amazing place to explore especially for kids of all ages. Retirees in Lancaster County have countless of activities and places to explore with their grandchildren. Here are a just a few examples of places to go: 1. Explore Pennsylvania History Ephrata Cloisters…
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