Dec 5, 2023 | Stories, Success Stories
Background Steve made his first recovery at Friendship Village in February 2023, recovering from surgery for Charcot foot, which is a condition weakening bones and tissues, leading to wound formation. However, the journey took an unexpected turn as the bones in his...
Nov 28, 2023 | Stories, Success Stories
Background William was unable to get out of bed due to extreme back pain on March 7th, 2023. He attempted to alleviate the discomfort by taking pain medication, stretching and taking things slowly. Over the next six months, the intermittent pain intensified, leading...
Oct 19, 2023 | Stories, Success Stories
Background Joyce, 59, experienced a sudden increase in heart rate and difficulty breathing at her home on June 16, 2023. She promptly dialed 911 and emergency services transported her to Miami Valley Hospital, where medical professionals admitted her with respiratory...
Sep 29, 2023 | Resources, Stories
Cardiovascular disease affects more than 20.5 million people each year, making it the leading cause of death among elderly patients. The good news is that many of these deaths are preventable through small lifestyle changes that can lead to better heart health. In...
Aug 11, 2023 | Memory Care, Resources, Stories
Starting the conversation about healthcare through the end-of-life is an incredibly important task for caregivers, especially when the person you care for has Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia*. They can lose their memory, ability to perform daily tasks or their...
