Wondering if a senior’s symptoms are signs of Alzheimer’s? And how doctors diagnose the disease? Learn more here. If you’ve noticed changes in a spouse or senior loved one, you might wonder if they are normal signs of aging or symptoms of a more serious health issue. Forgetfulness is especially noticeable, but it can be […]
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Learn how enlisting the services of a home care agency can keep a senior independent in their own home longer. When an adult child first begins talking with a parent about hiring a home care agency, they may meet with resistance. Seniors often think accepting help means giving up their independence. In reality, having a […]
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Asking the right questions is essential to making an informed choice about assisted living. Here are a few important questions to have answered. If your holiday season included visiting an aging parent who lives alone, you may have realized it’s time for them to make a change. Many adult children start the search for an […]
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Here at The Wesley Community, our employees are like family. We form a community of dedicated, hardworking individuals who can impact the lives of our residents positively. We also strive to offer upcoming healthcare students and people who want to join the healthcare industry a way to learn through our competitive nursing home jobs. With […]
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The Wesley Community today announced that Jenna Lord, Director of Nursing at Wesley Health Care Center, has received the 2021 Professional of the Year Award from LeadingAge New York. The Professional of the Year Award recognizes contributions of a professional working in the aging healthcare field toward the well-being of the elderly or chronically ill […]
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Wondering how you can plan a holiday gathering if a member of your household has Alzheimer’s? These tips will be of interest. If a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease lives with you, organizing a holiday gathering might not seem realistic. Alzheimer’s disease presents unique challenges, such as sundowner’s syndrome and loss of verbal communication […]
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LeadingAge New York recognizes Wesley Health Care Center’s Jenna Lord as 2021 Professional of the Year SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2021 – The Wesley Community today announced that Jenna Lord, Director of Nursing at Wesley Health Care Center, has received the 2021 Professional of the Year Award from LeadingAge New York. The Professional of […]
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Caring for a senior who has Alzheimer’s at home is difficult. Here’s how a home care agency can be of help. Dementia is an umbrella term used to classify a range of medical conditions that affect memory and cognition. While the exact number of people diagnosed with dementia worldwide is difficult to determine, estimates are […]
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Flu shots are a necessity for most older adults. Learn more about the annual vaccine and how it helps prevent illness. While much of the nation’s attention continues to focus on COVID-19 and its variants, it’s important to remember that flu season is upon us. One question that arises every flu season is if you […]
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