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Category: Health

Smiling person in a purple shirt and black jacket, standing in front of a rack of colorful exercise dumbbells.
By Kathy Nelson, Fitness Specialist April 24, 2025
At Ascend Rehabilitation , we believe that wellness is more than just exercise—it’s about fostering strength, confidence, and connection. Our wellness and fitness program seamlessly integrates with therapy to help residents and clients improve their physical, mental, and social well-being. 
An older adult sits on the floor after a fall, holding their head with one hand near their glasses and walking cane.
By Barb Hemberger September 24, 2024
This week is Falls Prevention Week, an opportunity to educate people about the risk of falls among seniors and how to prevent them. First some facts from the CDC and… The post Focus on Falls Prevention appeared first on Saint Therese Blog.
A group of people sit around a long wooden table in a library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, engaged in discussion.
By Barb Hemberger June 12, 2023
You may not realize it but the simple act of telling stories, or storytelling, benefits healthy cognition for everyone, including older adults. Good storytelling was once a survival skill and… The post The Benefits of Storytelling for Older Americans appeared first on Saint Therese Blog.
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By Barb Hemberger June 6, 2023
It seems nearly every family is impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. In fact, worldwide, Alzheimer’s accounts for 60 – 80 percent of dementia cases and more… The post Training Our Staff on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care appeared first on Saint Therese Blog.
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