By Ryan Keller, Executive Director of The Preserve There’s nothing that warms your heart like the smile of a child and the sound of their pure laughter. Not only do children touch the hearts of parents and grandparents, but they also spread joy to adults they may not even know. St…
Category: Health & Wellness
Forever young: how intergenerational relationships benefit seniors, children
Skilled Rehabilitation: Providing a New Lease on Life
As we age, our body goes through many changes including, but not limited to, a decline in balance, heart conditions, and joint deterioration in the knee, hip, shoulder or ankle. Personalized therapy and skilled rehabilitation programs provide help in the recovery process and gets the patie…
Sensory Loss in Seniors
Each of the five senses connects us to our world in different ways, but as we age they begin to change. The staff and caregivers at The Preserve understand that sensory loss has a great impact on older adults and also can be difficult to grasp for those who are not experiencing the same. A…
COVID-19 Response
CMS (the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), the Florida Dept. of Health and Governor DeSantis announced sweeping proposals this weekend that ban visitors for the next 30-days to Nursing Homes, Assisted Livings and most congregate senior community settings – for the next 30-days.…
Why Healthy Socialization and Activities Matter as We Age
Studies show a strong link between the overall health of older adults and the level of social interaction in their lives. The need for a social life and healthy relationships with family and friends does not diminish as we age, and is particularly important for seniors. The positive effect…
Four Tools to Effectively Manage Chronic Pain
Pain is our body’s warning that something is wrong and is a normal reaction to injury or illness. As the body heals, the pain typically goes away, but for some the pain continues even after the cause has gone away. When the pain continues for 3 to 6 months or longer, it is considered chr…
6 Tips to Managing Emotions During the Holidays
As a community who cares for their residents and staff who may be feeling the holiday blues, The Preserve is committed to offering a whole-person approach to wellness and lifestyle, including programs geared toward living a full and enriched life. Wellness is not only physical; it is menta…
Influenza and People 65 Years and Older
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu is defined as a contagious respiratory illness which can cause mild to severe illness and even hospitalization. The CDC recommends an influenza vaccination each year for everyone as young as 6 months of age, but esp…
Personalizing Your Recovery Through Therapy Programs at The Preserve
Surgery, injury or an accidental fall can suddenly bring your daily activities and mobility to a stop. A smooth transition between a person’s stay in the hospital and back home is important and requires an environment that promotes well-being, which includes current technology, clinical …
Person-Centered Care for Whole-Person Wellness
The Preserve is putting the finishing touches on construction just as wellness month approaches. This encourages staff to think about the person-centered approach our family, Volunteers of America National Services, built their foundation on. After all, we are a community focused on encour…