Caregiver Alert: Winter Weather & Cold Hazardous for Older People
Winter weather may be delightful to look at, but it can be frightful to deal with and dangerous. Here in…
From Gerry’s Desk: Lights of Hope Shine Bright This Holiday Season
One of the best things about the holiday season is all the beautiful decorations, especially the lights. This year it…
Staying Away is the Best Gift You Can Give This Year
**Editor’s Note: This is part of an informational series called Notes from the Nurse to increase awareness and understanding of health or…
Washing Your Hands Can Save Lives
Germs are everywhere. They are on your hands, the shopping cart at the supermarket, the elevator button, door handles and…
From Gerry’s Desk: Grateful & Thankful
Gratitude is the first word that comes to mind this time of year. Gratitude is defined as “the quality of…
Checklist to Beat the Holiday Blues
By: RJWBarnabas Behavioral Health Center This holiday season will be one like no other. Whether you can’t see family or…
Family Caregivers Seeing Increases in Caring, Time and Financial Burdens in 2020
Being a family caregiver is one of the most selfless jobs. One in five Americans is a family caregiver. This…
Caregivers Need to be Aware that Foot Health is Essential to Overall Diabetic Health
Diabetics have a lot to worry about. Blood sugar, glucose, diet and activity levels all impact how the disease affects…
Depression Not Normal Part of Aging, Can Be an Invisible War Injury
Invisible wounds of war are injuries that veterans receive that can’t be seen on the outside. They affect their mental…
Diabetes Care is Complicated, Nurses are a Solution
**Editor’s Note: This is part of an informational series called Notes from the Nurse to increase awareness and understanding of health or...
7 Signs It’s Time to Consider a Caregiver for Your Loved One
Bringing a caregiver into the home for your loved one can be stressful. There is a lot to consider, but…
My Loved One Is Struggling With Their Mental Health, Now What?
By: Arnold Williams, M.D. Chair of Medical Staff for RJWBarnabas Behavioral Health Center While we may be well versed regarding…