If you’ve recently had surgery or are preparing for one, it’s best to have a plan in place for your recovery. You’ll want to talk to your physician about what you can expect after surgery and if you’ll require rehabilitation services to get you back on your feet. But what else can you do to… Read more »
Category: Michigan
Optalis Healthcare Acquires Vrable Healthcare Centers
Columbus, OH, October 17, 2022, Optalis Healthcare, a leader in senior healthcare providing care in Michigan and central Ohio, has acquired Vrable Healthcare, a family-owned top-quality care provider in Ohio. The official announcement was made in October 2022 in Ohio. The move to acquire Vrable Healthcare first started mid-2022 following the acquisition of The MacIntosh… Read more »
9 Gift Ideas That Are Perfect for Someone in the Hospital
If your friend or family member is in the hospital, it’s natural to want to bring them something when you visit. However, how do you know what gift will be appropriate and appreciated? To help you out, here are some hospital gift ideas (that aren’t flowers!) that are perfect for older adults. What to Bring Someone in… Read more »
Benefits of Journaling for Seniors
Since the 1970’s, researchers have been studying the effects of journaling, finding that it is vastly beneficial for senior adults. Here are the 6 main reasons to keep a daily journal. Why You Should Journal 1. Record Your Life Experiences + Preserves Memories Revisiting entries is a great way to keep information for memoirs or… Read more »
4 Tips for Easier Post-Rehab Grocery Shopping
Going back to daily life after post-hospital rehabilitation and therapy can be challenging. One typical chore you may or may not have missed is grocery shopping, which can quickly become tiring or beyond your current physical capacity after rehab. Fortunately, we have a few simple tips to make this task easier and less overwhelming. That… Read more »
Recognizing Early Signs of Hoarding
The current generation of seniors typically didn’t move much. Many have lived in their same home for many decades. After you have lived in a home for a number of years, it is easy to find you have accumulated a lot of extra belongings. It may lead adult children to have a difficult time assessing… Read more »