Pain: You Can Get Help
Phyllis’s Story Phyllis loves playing with her grandchildren, working in the garden, and going to bingo games. But, at age 76, the constant knee pain from osteoarthritis is taking a toll. It keeps her awake at night and stops her from doing...
Discussing Health Decisions with Your Doctor
Ask About Different Treatment Options You will benefit most from a treatment when you know what is happening and are involved in making decisions. Make sure you understand what your treatment involves and what it will or will not do. Have the doctor give you...
Success Story, Majestic Care of Flushing: Virgilene M
Majestic Care of Flushing is excited to share resident Virgilene’s Success Story! Virgilene came to Majestic Care of Flushing following a hospital stay related to vertigo. When she arrived, she required extensive support with self-care and functional mobility....
Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention
A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a bone, which thousands of older adults experience each year. For older people, a broken bone can also be the start of more serious health problems...