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Preparing for Vitality and Resilience While Growing Older
by Jennifer Crowley BSN RN CLCP CDP The strength of a person is often measured in the ability to lift heavy objects or perform repetitive, physically exerting tasks. Western culture often emphasizes the productive and younger, active worker, with a billion-dollar anti-aging industry wrapped around everything we do. We offer encouragement of being strong when...
10 LIFESAVING WINTER SAFETY TIPS FOR OLDER ADULTS
Taking these precautions will help keep your loved ones safe By Madeline VannFrom Caring.com February 20, 2018 Credit: Adobe Stock (This article ran previously on Caring.com.) As people get older, they’re increasingly at risk for dying from extreme cold or winter-weather events, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — accounting for a significant portion of...
Winterizing Your Home
Get your DIY tips for winterizing your home right here. Click the link to hear Facilities Director Dave Jolly’s Interview with John Hendricks on KGEZ.
How to Find Your Motivation for Better Health
Your personal priorities and preferences determine how you’ll make real change By Kelly K. James November 6, 2018 Credit: adminTom Nolan Tom Nolan, 71, admits he led a less-than-healthy lifestyle for years. He ate foods he shouldn’t (and too much of them), slept poorly and avoided exercise. The result showed up around his waistline. Last year, his...
Enjoy Fall in the Flathead Valley
Ask anyone who has lived in Montana for a while what their favorite season is, and we’d guess that you’ll get “fall” as the resounding answer. The cooling air, the vibrant colors and the ability to enjoy the sights without crowds of tourists are just a few reasons everyone loves the fall. Tucked away in...
HOW TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS
A cardiologist and psychologist offer advice to break through barriers By Gary M. Stern July 22, 2019 Credit: Senior Guidance | Flickr Have you ever noticed it seems to take a life-threatening health incident, like a heart attack, before people will change their everyday eating or exercise habits? According to the two experts interviewed for this story,...
WAYS TO FIGHT A HEALTH INSURANCE DENIAL
Step-by-step instructions to appeal your case By Brette Sember July 23, 2019 Credit: Adobe Stock When your health insurance claim is denied or your health insurer refuses pre-approval for care you need, you may think your hands are tied. But there’s actually a lot you can do to try getting that decision reversed. All health insurance...
Basics of Medicare
Rebecca Kovarik of The Retreat at Buffalo Hill shares the basics of Medicare. Did you Know? 7 in 10 baby boomers say they have a fair or poor understanding of Medicare. 1 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries describes Medicare as confusing. Most can’t identify what Medicare Parts A, B, C and D cover. 62% of those...
Designing a Road Map for Aging: Strategizing for Success
Designing a Road Map for Aging: Strategizing for Success – Tracy Bridges, Director of Marketing and Jennifer Crowley, Aging Life Care Specialist, Eagleview West Tracy and Jennifer speak about the importance of planning ahead as we age.
HOW TO AVOID COMPASSION BURNOUT
Two experts offer insight into how to keep giving, with boundaries By Patricia CorriganContributing Writer July 23, 2019 Credit: Adobe Stock Caregivers, both professional and personal, often suffer from compassion fatigue — a syndrome also known as “secondary trauma stress.” But navigating any close, personal relationship also can lead to emotional stress and burnout. As a self-described...