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....
As we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month in November, we’d like to honor the hard work and dedication of family caregivers. The theme this year is “Caregiving Around The Clock” because caregiving is a 24/7 job. Managing the needs of a loved one is...
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...
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...
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...
Bob Van Dyk, President and CEO of Van Dyk Health Care, was named the recipient of the 2017 Jan Thayer Pioneer Award by the National Center for Assisted Living. He will receive the award Sunday, October 15 at the 68th Annual AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo in Las...
