Blog

Skype Video-Calling begins this week

March 18, 2020 — This week begins the implementation of our Resident-to-family Skype program. Please do not call Grace Barker to request a Skype Video Chat   To inquire about a Skype Video Call, please email Skype@GraceBarkerHealth.com        

Important Message re: Non-Essential Phone Calls

March 17, 2020 — March 17, 2020 As all visitation to The Cove at Grace Barker has been suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have received a higher volume of phone calls from family members inquiring about their loved one’s health and well-being. We have also received a fair amount of non-essential phone calls. Our priority is to... Read More

IMPORTANT STATEMENT ON COVID-19

March 10, 2020 — March 10, 2020 As of yesterday, The Cove at Grace Barker Health is now operating voluntarily at the Level 3 visitor restrictions as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health. This level of restriction allows for no visitation to our residents other than those essential to resident care and who are free of any... Read More

Wordfind: March Is National Sleep Awareness Month

March 1, 2020 — As we saw in Solving the Mysteries of Sleep in this issue, sleep affects our health in many ways. Unfortunately, as we grow older, sleep problems are more common. But these disorders can be treated! Give your brain a workout with this month’s puzzle, which includes 20 sleep-related topics you might discuss with your healthcare... Read More

Aging & Caregiving in the News

March 1, 2020 — Information, updates and interesting tidbits In this issue: For older adults, gossip has an upside. Caring for family caregivers. Is your smartphone a pain in the neck? The Positive Side of Gossip There’s a classic southernism: “Bless her heart.” It’s usually said after one person makes a critical observation about another, yet — however catty... Read More

Experts: The Opioid Crisis is Harming Older Adults

March 1, 2020 — A December 2019 survey by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) reveals an untold story about the nation’s opioid epidemic: how the crisis is eroding the quality of life of older adults and the ability of local organizations to serve them. “Older Americans are being harmed by the opioid crisis on all sides,” said NCOA... Read More

Infographic: March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month

March 1, 2020 — We read a lot today about the effect of head injuries on soldiers and athletes. In fact, anyone can suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can have a long-term effect on mobility, memory, thinking and emotions. Each year, 50,000 people in the U.S. die from the effects of TBI. And seniors are at highest... Read More

Solving the Mysteries of Sleep

March 1, 2020 — Does this couple need a marriage counselor — or a sleep specialist? Sleep was once considered a rather mysterious phenomenon. We knew we wanted to do it, but we weren’t sure why! People often tried to cut back on sleep, thinking they were being industrious and virtuous — yet, it turns out that good sleep... Read More