Entries by Kevin O'Neill

March is National Nutrition Month

Rather than focusing on foods to eliminate from your diet, focus on what you can ADD to your plate to enhance flavor and nutrition. Here are some tips for healthier eating not just this month, but year round. Quick Tips for Success Eat a variety of food from each food group Use the plate method […]

Advance directives: Make wishes known

What does “quality of life mean to you”? The medical care you choose to receive during a crisis is a personal choice that will be honored by PACE SeniorCare. The North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services defines advance health-care planning as “deciding the kind of care you want at the end of life. […]

Look for Health Outcomes Survey in early April

By the end of this month, PACE participants should receive a pre-notification mailing about the annual Health Outcomes Survey. The first questionnaire mailings will be sent out to PACE participants the week of April 6. The Health Outcomes Survey-Modified (HOS-M) is a survey that measures the health status of individuals participating in programs such as […]

Social workers critical to achieving PACE goals

This month, Piedmont Health SeniorCare spotlights its team of social workers to mark National Professional Social Work Month. PACE social workers provide ongoing assistance to improve the lives of seniors and their families. They help people manage their daily lives, cope with issues and navigate relationships. They also help address socio-economic challenges such as poverty and access to resources.

Pittsboro site marks one year of service

Today, the Pittsboro facility boasts more than 40 PACE participants, four times more than a year ago, when the site opened its doors for the first time. Last month, the site celebrated the one-year anniversary of providing a unique place for seniors to find daytime medical, social and health services at a low-cost. The second […]

Silver Saints Deliver

The Silver Saints recently delivered handmade flower arrangements, door hangers and lap blankets to nursing home residents. The Saints are a group of participants that use their talents to give back to the community.  The group was created to empower participants to pursue volunteer opportunities that they identify and organize themselves in ways that they […]

Keeping your heart healthy

Uncontrolled blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. In fact, more than 67 million Americans have high blood pressure. People with high blood pressure are four times more likely to die from a stroke and three times more likely to die from heart disease, compared to those with normal blood pressure. […]

Care for the caregiver

As a caregiver, you may often find that you are rushing from one thing to another in taking care of your loved one and other family and work responsibilities. But when you do have a moment for your own self-care? PHSC has started a caregiver’s group at both PACE sites, and we want you to […]

Participants enjoy festive Valentine’s Day dances

Piedmont Health SeniorCare hosted its annual Valentine’s Day dances on February 12 and 13. Participants and staff dressed in red and pink, joined the conga line and got low under the limbo stick in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Participants also had Valentine’s photos taken and the PHSC King and Queen were crowned. Music by a […]

Burlington Site Hosts Healthy Living Event

  On Saturday, Jan. 31, the Burlington facility hosted an event, “TIPS on Healthy Living,” to kick off the new year. Brunch was served and participants learned about healthy eating, medication management, and the importance of exercise and rest. Participants also played Stress Management BINGO, a fun way to learn tips on reducing stress in […]