4 Risks of Seniors Living Alone
An AARP study of aging individuals revealed that 87 percent of seniors want to stay at home as long as possible. However, it can often be more beneficial to seniors living on their own to be admitted to a skilled nursing facility to combat social isolation and diminishing health. In fact, several studies show that…
Five Healthy Activities for Seniors
At Avon Health Center, we emphasize the importance of therapeutic recreation for all patients and residents. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle improves the quality of their stay and reassures families that their loved ones are enjoying favorite activities once again. Our recreation calendar changes monthly, but we encourage the following five activities that are low-impact and…
The Benefits of Visiting Residents & Patients
Whether your loved one enters a skilled nursing facility for short- or long-term care, it can be difficult to be away from home and family. This difficulty is exacerbated when he or she receives infrequent visitors! If your loved one is a patient or resident at Avon Health Center, we offer five reasons to plan…
Why Do We Encourage Resident Independence?
At Avon Health Center, part of our mission statement is to help individuals feel comfortable and safe while maintaining their independence within our facility. Many of our patients are rehabilitating from injuries that resolve within weeks to months, but even long-term residents suffering from memory loss or another age-related condition are encouraged to be independent…