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5 ways to improve Senior quality of life

Good quality of life is important when it comes to older adults dealing with chronic health conditions and major life changes. Having that feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment is important for overall well-being. Having a positive view of life can help seniors with more energy, less stress, better appetite, and prevent cognitive decline. 5 ways…

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Employee Appreciation Day

The other day, Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center celebrated their wonderful, devoted, and hard working employees with an employee appreciation day. Thanks to all of the employees for everything you do for the residents and the facility.

Summer: Crowd of people walking on a street, defocused.

Tips to help seniors stay cool this summer

With age, seniors can’t adjust their bodies to high temperatures as well as they did when they were younger, so they have to be careful of overheating and heat stroke during the summer. They are also more likely to become dehydrated which will increase their risk. This is a list of ways to stay cool…

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How to use a walker safely and comfortably

Many older adults that use a folding walker need it to move around more safely and independently. Learning how to use a walker correctly takes practice because the movements aren’t always intuitive. Using a walker incorrectly can actually increase the risk of fall or body aches. The first thing any adult needs to do when…

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Fresh Fruit Social

Karen Honeycutt, Activities Director, and Heather Smith, Social Services Director, did an amazing job the other day for the fresh fruit social. Just take a look at this (pineapple) palm tree, topped of with (kiwi) coconuts and a mischievous (melon banana) monkey. The residents, staff, and visitors enjoyed this fun centerpiece and fresh fruit social.…

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How to prevent Elder Fraud

Elder fraud is a 36 billion dollar “industry” and they are making a business out of taking advantage of older adults. This is not only happening to the older or those with Alzheimer’s/dementia, but younger and educated seniors are losing money as well. There are 4 options to take advantage of to make sure you…

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A day full of activities

Many residents at Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center participated in a few activities. They had lots of fun washing dishes, sewing, crocheting, bingo, and folding laundry. Residents really enjoy getting to do tasks they once did at home because it strikes up many memories for them.

Donation: a plaque that says in memory of Billy Ray Johnson

Generous donation to the Resident’s Activity Fund

Staff and residents of Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center would like to thank Betty Farley for her generous donation to the resident’s activity fund in honor of her brother, Billy Ray Johnson. Billy Ray was a long time resident that loved his bananas and sausage biscuits. He was loved by many and is missed by…