This Sunday is Father’s Day and UMRC would like to take a moment to recognize those special men in our lives. Dads come into our lives in a variety of roles…. either biologically, a step-parent, (aka “bonus Dad”), a grandfather who has been a mentor, an uncle, or family friend. This person is the one […]
Confusion often arises surrounding the term “skilled nursing.” It is helpful to consider that skilled nursing is a description of the type of service that is offered. The need for skilled nursing services does not automatically necessitate placement in a center, because skilled services are available in a variety of care settings. Skilled Care […]
With the rise of dementia and the number of people living with dementia worldwide currently estimated at 47 million and projected to increase to 75 million by 2030, it’s no surprise to see senior living facilities incorporating memory care centers to their campuses. The number of cases of dementia are estimated to almost triple by […]
Every year, on the last Monday in May, we honor the brave, fallen, men and women who sacrificed for our Country. We know it as, MEMORIAL DAY. History tells us…………. Congress declared Memorial Day a federal holiday in 1971, meaning schools, banks, and government offices are closed. The Holiday was changed to be on the […]
Alzheimer’s is NOT a normal part of aging. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases. Over 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s, including 180,000 in the state of Michigan alone. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S. and […]
Bernice Morse was a colicky baby in the summer of 1916. Her father, Stan, would take her for walks in their Erie, Pennsylvania neighborhood and sing to her: “You are my Sunshine.” Their neighbors would say, “There goes Stan with his Sunshine.” The name stuck, and she’s been Sunny ever since. Sunny has lived […]
Silver Maples resident Ruth Barnard, Ph.D., retired from the University of Michigan School of Nursing faculty in 2000. An active member of First Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor, Ruth’s pastor approached her shortly after with an important question: “Could a school of nursing be built in Haiti?” Ruth replied, “Sure!” His next question required a […]
Granny and grandpa. Grandpa and nana. Papa and oma. We may use different names, but one thing crosses all cultures: grandparents play an irreplaceable role in our lives and our hearts. Many of us can recount memories of talking with grandma about what she did “back in the day,” or stories of grandpa, from his […]
Did you know that in the 1800’s, flowers each had a different meaning and were also used to symbolize emotions? Common books found in Victorian era homes discussed the, “Language of Flowers” (Smithsonian Gardens, n.d.). Within the books, every flower was given a specific meaning. For example, bluebells symbolized kindness, rosemary conveyed remembrance, and tulips […]
Maybe you’ve heard this term before, maybe you haven’t. The “Sandwich Generation” is defined as adults who are still caring for their children and already caring for their parents—hence they are “sandwiched” between two caregiver roles. We expect to take care of our parents, and we expect to raise and take care of our kids, […]
