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For over 70 years, the month of May has been dedicated to raising mental health awareness. During what is widely celebrated as Mental Health Month, organizations like the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Mental Health America, and NAMI take this time to spread knowledge and fight stigmas surrounding mental health and well-being. National groups like the CDC recommend taking breaks from the news, meditating, taking time to relax, and connecting with family in stressful times. If you are looking for similar ideas on how to promote wellness within your organization, here are a few thought starters: Read more here https://crestline.com/c/10-ideas-for-mental-health-month

When someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can’t express what’s wrong or what they need, they may act out. Your older adult may behave in strange, annoying, or scary ways, but these difficult behaviors often have a real, physical cause. Find out more at https://dailycaring.com/dealing-with-difficult.../

A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. ~ Tenneva Jordan Happy Mother's Day

AMAZING LIFE: Esther, a Long Island woman who was born as the world was recovering from the last pandemic in the 1920s and escaped Nazi Germany, is now celebrating her 100th birthday! Go Esther!

We celebrate Nurses Week every year from May 6 to May 12 to shine a spotlight on the incredible nurses (registered nurses, nurse practitioners, LPNs, and others) across the country that have devoted their lives to the betterment of the lives of others. Nurses Week is an annual celebration of all that nurses around the world do for their communities. It's our time to recognize, appreciate, and invest in the nurses we know or work with every day as well as the entire nursing industry as whole. Thank you for everything you do for us!

World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma with a goal to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. World Asthma Day and Asthma Awareness Month will call attention to the health issue, asthma sufferers deal with the problem year round. Asthma is generally treated with two types of medications. Long-term control medicines help to reduce airway inflammation and prevent symptoms. The second are quick-relief medications which relieve asthma symptoms when they flare up. There is no known cure for asthma but the best treatment is to control the disease by working closely with a physician, taking medications and avoiding triggers.

An aneurysm is a weak spot in one of your brain’s arteries (blood vessels that carry oxygen from your heart to the rest of your body). They tend to happen where arteries fork. Over time, flowing blood puts pressure on that spot and makes it give way and balloon out. It’s a lot like a worn-out garden hose that bulges where it’s gotten thin. Most people who have an aneurysm don’t know it. But if it bursts, it can be life-threatening and cause brain damage.

For four years, the legendary singer and his family have kept his secret. Now, they're breaking their silence. Read more here https://www.aarp.org//info-20/tony-bennett-alzheimers.html

The most common symptom of fibromyalgia is muscle pain throughout the body -- but it isn't the only one.

Visiting the doctor can be an exhausting blur for some older adults. Sometimes, seniors aren’t able to fully understand what the doctor says, aren’t comfortable asking questions, don’t like to speak frankly about symptoms and concerns, or are too shy to insist on treatments that are in their best interests. These older adults need a trusted relative, spouse, friend, or care manager to help them understand their medical conditions and treatment options as well as communicate a...nd coordinate with doctors to get the best care possible. We explain what a health advocate is and 7 ways seniors benefit from having one. Read more here https://dailycaring.com/what-is-a-health-advocate-and-why-/

Sometimes, older adults begin to withdraw from favorite activities and seem to lose interest in life. This could be anhedonia, a common symptom of depression. Has your older adult started withdrawing from their favorite activities? Do they say, ‘I don’t feel like it,’ or express disinterest when you propose an activity they used to enjoy? These could be signs of anhedonia.... Read more below >> https://dailycaring.com/elderly-losing-interest-in-life-wa/

For the dead and the living, we must bear witness. Elie Wiesel In Observance of the International Holocaust Memorial Day, #WeRemember.

Warmth of joy, glow of prosperity and sparkle of happinessMay you be blessed with all of these and more. Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating the festival of lights!

Regular exercise isn't just good for the waistline -- it can also improve everything from mental clarity and focus to your immune system.

Caregivers struggle to nourish seniors with no appetite. Getting seniors who have no appetite to eat can be a challenge. There are many reasons why some older adults lose their appetite or refuse to eat. But that doesn’t change the fact that you’re worried about them and are doing your best to give them the nutrition they need. Sometimes simple changes can make a big difference. We share 6 suggestions for encouraging seniors who have lost their appetite to eat.... When trying these ideas, be patient, be creative, keep experimenting, and do your best not to get discouraged. Read more here https://dailycaring.com/6-ways-to-get-seniors-with-no-appetite-to-eat/

Washing your hands is easy, and it's one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire communityfrom your home and workplace to childcare facilities and hospitals.

Many caregivers find it challenging to cope when their older adult has Alzheimer’s and fear of being alone. When a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia always wants you near them, this behavior is called shadowing. Their fear can cause them to follow you around the house so you’re constantly in their sight. They might even get upset if you go to the bathroom or take the trash outside... Read more here >> https://dailycaring.com/alzheimers-and-fear-of-being-alone/

2020 Voting Fact Sheet for Long Term Care Facilities PA Department of State released a fact sheet and Designated Agency Form to support long-term facilities to provide options and considerations to facility residents to be able to exercise their right to vote during the General Election for 2020. https://www.dos.pa.gov//Fact-Sheet-for-Voters-in-Long-Term

World AIDS Day Is a Grim Reminder That We Have Many Pandemics Going On. Observed every December 1, World AIDS Day is a grim reminder that while we’re trying to contain COVID-19, humanity is still in the midst multiple pandemicsand one of them has already killed about 33 million people over four decades. Read more here https://www.scientificamerican.com//world-aids-day-is-a-g/

One person caring about another, represents life's greatest value.

From our family to yours, have a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving. #Thanksgiving2020

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween! #Halloween2020

What are your plans for Thanksgiving? If you’re trying to find ways to gather, but still protect vulnerable loved ones from COVID, you're not alone.

Gratitude is a great stress reduction technique for caregivers. It’s a simple, but truly effective way to combat stress. But it’s important to know that being grateful doesn’t mean ignoring negative feelings. We explain what gratitude really means, share 2 positive effects of gratitude that reduce caregiver stress, and suggest an easy way to add a little gratitude to your day.... Read more here >> https://dailycaring.com/how-gratitude-helps-you-reduce-car/

How often do you laugh in a day? Do you find that you tend to chuckle often? If so, then you might actually be benefiting your health! Here’s how scientific study and experts reveal six healthful benefits of laughing out loud. More info >>https://www.powerofpositivity.com/laughing-out-loud-health/

Pennsylvania’s Governor, Tom Wolfe, proclaims and recognizes the month of October as Down Syndrome Month, where he states Possessing a wide range of abilities, people with Down Syndrome are active participants in educational, occupational, social, and recreational circles of our communities. Individuals with Down Syndrome should have equal opportunity to achieve the universally desired goals of self-fulfillment, pride in their achievements, inclusion in their community, and ...reaching their fullest potential." As a provider of Intellectual Disability Services, Prestige continues to strive to help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities reach their full potential, offering customized care that allows individuals to thrive at home and in their communities. The month of October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month where we celebrate Down Syndrome and let everyone know our abilities and that we are capable of doing anything we set our minds to.

While grieving a loss is an inevitable part of life, there are ways to help cope with the pain, come to terms with your grief, and eventually, find a way to pick up the pieces and move on with your life. Acknowledge your pain. Accept that grief can trigger many different and unexpected emotions. Understand that your grieving process will be unique to you.... Seek out face-to-face support from people who care about you. Support yourself emotionally by taking care of yourself physically. Recognize the difference between grief and depression. Learn more here >> https://www.helpguide.org///coping-with-grief-and-loss.htm

We are overjoyed with our partners and friends at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children that the 10th Annual Back to School Carnival was a huge success. Prestige is proud to have the opportunity to be involved in the distribution of over 6,500 backpacks filled with school supplies and help the children in our communities.

People with Alzheimer’s or dementia might accuse those closest to them of terrible things or believe that other bad things are happening. There are some cases of true abuse, but many of these false accusations and beliefs are caused by dementia delusions firmly held beliefs that aren’t real. Regardless of the cause, it’s difficult to hear your older adult accuse you of terrible things or to watch them be overwhelmed with fear or anxiety.... Read more here >> https://dailycaring.com/responding-to-4-top-dementia-delus/

Get motivated, and stay motivated. It keeps you going.

We are always here to provide all of the resources available to help those in our communities. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs has a Podcast which consists of an audio series on a dedicated topic with a targeted audience in mind. Check out their first Podcast series, A Supporter's Toolbox, where Dr. Stacy Nonnemacher describes different tools, strategies, tips and interventions for families, direct support professionals and other supporters to provide the best supports to individuals with disabilities.