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Health Care Screenings: Important even in our Golden Years to live and age well!

Health care screenings are medical tests to check for diseases or health conditions before a patient might notice signs or symptoms. These can also be done if there is an indication of a problem, and your doctor is considering treatment. These are called preventative health services.  The tests can consist of blood work, paper-pencil type tests, …

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AmazonSmile Program

September, 3 rd , 2019, Scranton, Pennsylvania: The Jewish Home and its sister organization, Elan Gardens, are both dedicated to advancing all of their programs, but these initiatives are successful through community support. They are now participating in the AmazonSmile program. You can support the programs the Jewish Home offers for dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease through AmazonSmile.

Cognitive Center of Excellence

The Cognitive Center of Excellence designation recognizes organizations who are committed to integration of the BCAT® Approach as the standard of care to meet the cognitive needs of the aging adult.

Memory Café: Providing Socialization for Caregivers and Patients with Dementia

The concept of memory café originated in 1997 by Dr. Bere Miesen in the Netherlands. The groups were called “Alzheimer’s Café”. Dr. Miesen felt that dementia did not define who a person was, however, the disease may make a person feel isolated. It was the job of society to help the person with the diagnosis …

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Navigating the Healthcare System

Focus on Patient Needs and Understanding Services By Brittany Elko The health care system is designed to promote patient-centered health and wellness. However, it can be very difficult to navigate. The complexity of the changing regulations, insurance coverage options and services can easily lead to frustration. Words like bundled payments, qualifying stay, and co-insurance can …

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