How Older Adults Can Manage Diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 33 percent of adults aged 65 and older have diabetes. Age can complicate treatment and expose seniors to unique risk factors. Whether caring for yourself or a loved one, learn more about this condition.
Attend Our Job Fair
Avon Health Center is hosting a Job Fair on Friday, September 13th! On the spot interviews will be conducted for Nurses, CNAs, Housekeepers and Dietary Aides. All shifts, full time, part time and per diem.
How to Make an Aging Loved One’s Home Safer
About 75 percent of adults aged 50 and older intend to stay in their homes, whether for financial reasons or to remain in a familiar place. Yet many older properties were not built with senior safety in mind. Make sure your spouse, parent or other aging loved one has a safe place to live the following tips.
Wound Healing Concerns for Seniors
Aging affects the entire body, from skin thickness to circulation and hydration. These factors all influence how well wounds heal and increase risks for chronic wounds, skin tears and ulcers. Here’s what to keep in mind for yourself or a loved one.