Van Dyk Honored with Jan Thayer Pioneer Award

Van Dyk Honored with Jan Thayer Pioneer Award

President of Van Dyk Health Care credited with founding national assisted living organization RIDGEWOOD, NJ (October 17, 2017) – Robert Van Dyk, the president and chief executive officer of Van Dyk Health Care, was presented the 2017 Jan Thayer Pioneer Award during a...
How To Make Thanksgiving Special For Seniors

How To Make Thanksgiving Special For Seniors

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you may have started to make your holiday plans. Thanksgiving traditions usually include watching football or the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade but make sure to plan some activities that bring everyone together....
Preparing Your Aging Loved One For Winter

Preparing Your Aging Loved One For Winter

Winter will be here before you know it! Taking care of a loved one during the winter is not an easy job. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures can be dangerous, especially for the elderly. Fall is the perfect time to start planning ahead. There is no better feeling...
Cold Weather Brings on the Arthritis Pains

Cold Weather Brings on the Arthritis Pains

Over 50 million Americans 18 and older have been diagnosed with Arthritis by a doctor. That’s 1 in 5 adults. You already know how painful and debilitating arthritis can be in it’s worst forms, but during the winter it is even worse. The cold and rainy climate often...
What Seniors Need To Know About Flu Season

What Seniors Need To Know About Flu Season

Adults 65 and older are at more risk of developing the Flu than the rest of the population. Data provided by the Center for Disease Control shows that this this age group makes up 70% of all flu related hospitalizations every year. The immune system simply weakens...