Area residents, just like many Americans, have been hunkering down amid the COVID-19 pandemic since early March and this prolonged isolation may take its toll on individuals, especially the elderly population, said Lori Johnson, RN and program director for Senior Life Solutions at Floyd Valley Healthcare.
Mary Limas is a therapist with the Senior Life Solutions program at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City. Limas says we all need to be watchful of warning signs in those around us, especially our older loved ones
These stressors can make the holidays blues feel even bluer this year. Laurel Place, located in Elkins, W.Va. at the Davis Medical Center, is helping those senior citizens who might be suffering from the holiday blues.
According to a release from Senior Life Solutions, an affiliate of Hancock county Health System and MercyOne, many Americans have been hunkering down amid the COVID-19 pandemic since early March and this prolonged isolation may take its toll on individuals, especially the elderly population.
Door County Medical Center (DCMC) is partnering with Senior Life Solutions to offer an intensive, outpatient group-therapy program on DCMC’s main campus, 323 S. 18th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, many people can experience feelings of anxiety or depression during the holiday season, and people who already live with a mental health condition should take extra care to tend to their overall health and wellness.
Werner was one of three mental health experts who led a virtual chat on senior loneliness and isolation Saturday morning.
During the 20-minute chat, three mental health professionals will talk about: - Ways to provide hope to seniors and isolated people during COVID-19. - How to provide hope to seniors and others who are isolated. - How to support our seniors when they are struggling. - Community resources that can offer support and hope.
Why it's important to discuss mental health and wellness for older adults. What is SLS? Dealing with holiday stress and anxiety. How to support someone who's struggling with depression
Leadership Health Care, an initiative of the Nashville Health Care Council featured our Board Chair, Nancy-Ann DeParle, Managing Partner and Co-founder, Consonance Capital Partners, in their recent virtual Executive Briefing. Our CEO J.R. Greene, FACHE, had the opportunity to help lead the discussion. Watch the video to hear their insights on the healthcare industry in Nashville and at large
