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February 27, 2021 —
It’s hard to believe it has been a year since the world moved into quarantine mode to prevent the spread of COVID-19! It’s exciting that vaccination has begun. We’re all looking forward to getting back to normal, but that will take a while. Experts urge us to continue protecting ourselves and others from the virus,... Read More
February 27, 2021 —
On a day when April showers are keeping you indoors, why not cook up a hearty, healthy soup? Then, pair it with a salad that has a few surprises. Chicken and Dumpling Soup Makes 8 servings Ingredients For the soup 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups carrot, chopped 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup celery,... Read More
February 27, 2021 —
Overcoming barriers to being physically active The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) recently evaluated the relationship between activity level and frailty—which is the medical term for weakness and disability. “Becoming frail as we age increases our risk for poor health, falls, disability and other serious concerns,” the AGS experts said. But, they noted, “people over 70... Read More
February 27, 2021 —
Information from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) [Editor’s note: this article was created before the approval of the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The new vaccine has now been approved; click here to find information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about this third type of vaccine.] The past year has been historic for... Read More
February 27, 2021 —
St. Patrick’s Day traditionally features “the wearin’ o’ the green.” In March, we also recognize National Nutrition Month, so let’s look at some favorite greens that can give us a health boost. This puzzle contains the names of 20 nutrient-rich leafy green veggies that can improve our health—and that’s not a matter of luck! Click... Read More
February 27, 2021 —
Information, updates and interesting tidbits Anger can harm our health. Are we suffering from a laughter deficit? New dietary guidelines for older adults “You Kids Get Off My Lawn!” How accurate is the stereotype of an angry senior yelling at the neighbors or at a TV news program? A recent study published by the American... Read More
February 19, 2021 —
Dear Families of Residents at The Cove and The Willows: We sincerely thank the many family members who have observed and respected the rules we’ve had to put in place regarding visitation with our residents. Effective this week, we are pleased to announce that we have reopened the online booking system for scheduling... Read More
February 16, 2021 —
Dear Families of Residents at The Cove: We know the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for you and for your loved ones in our care at Grace Barker Health. Recognizing the support that familiar caregivers can provide, we are excited to announce that the R.I. Department of Health (RIDOH) is allowing us to open... Read More
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