More than a facility or center, Good Shepherd Hospice is a concept of care that addresses the medical, emotional and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families. They are located at 3250 S National Ave, Springfield, MO and can be reached by phone at (417) 881-9111.
What a great time at the Cox Medical Center Vendor Fair in Branson. This is their second annual Vendor Fair and is presented by Case Management. Allison Robertson, Manager, Case Management and her Case Management staff members at Cox Medical Center Branson work together as a team to perform the following core functions: clinical assessment, care coordination, patient education, counseling, case monitoring and/or clinical pathway management, discharge planning, resource management and patient advocacy.
A lot of headway has been made in research to cure symptoms of Alzheimer’s, and new links to the causes of Alzheimer’s are being discovered all the time. If you’ve ever wondered what causes Alzheimer’s disease, here is some helpful information that will shed light on this complex disease: Aging While dementia and schizophrenia can strike in your early twenties, Alzheimer’s is almost exclusive to those over the age of 65. Information conducted by the Mayo Clinic reported that 95%…
Located along Springfield, Missouri’s “Medical Mile” in a new state-of-the-art facility, BirchPointe Health and Rehabilitation offers services such as Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, and Memory Care. Birch Pointe is located directly across from Kickapoo High School at 3705 S. Jefferson Ave. in Springfield, Missouri (just North of Primrose Street). They can be reached by phone at 417-889-0773.
What a great time with Compassus – Hospice and Palliative Care doing an in-service with them. At Compassus they are dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care to your loved one and family. Their medical staff is highly experienced in pain and symptom management with the singular goal of reducing suffering and improving quality of life. Through their clinical excellence, you and your family will find comfort. Their Palliative Care Team effort brings relief from the pain, symptoms and stress of…
A special welcome to Maribel Franco, a Gerontology student at MSU. Maribel is completing her practicum this semester with Sutton Home Care and will be graduating from Missouri State University in May. Maribel, we are excited to have you on board!!
Many times, when someone thinks about acquiring a helping hand for their loved ones, they feel guilty. The truth is, in-home senior care professionals are trained in a wide variety of practices. It’s not just about bedpans and basic tasks—there’s a lot to it. We’ve put together an overview of what in-home senior care means to us below. Medical Reminders and Transportation If you’re unable to drive your loved one to and from frequent appointments due to conflicting schedules or…
The Cambridge, a senior living community in Springfield, Missouri is located near Branson and within three hours of Kansas City. Residents have easy access to shopping at Battlefield Mall, healthcare at Mercy Hospital Springfield and cultural events at Missouri State University. Day trips are best spent wandering Pythian Castle, discovering wildlife at Dickerson Park Zoo and the Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium or touring the Fantastic Caverns. For more information about The Cambridge, call Sara Kiser at 417-882-2223 or…
Patricia Koahou with Ask Carol, Senior Living Guidance, specializes in placements for Assisted Living Communities, Independent Living Communities and also helps families find entities such as Elder Law, Home Health, Estate Sales, etc. You can reach Patricia at 417-719-7577 or visit her at www.ask-carol.com/patricia.
According to the time management firm Franklin Covey, one third of resolutioners don’t make it past the end of January. A lot of these resolutions fail because they’re not the right resolutions. And a resolution may be wrong for one of three main reasons: 1) It’s a resolution created based on what someone else (or society) is telling you to change. 2) It’s too vague. 3) You don’t have a realistic plan for achieving your resolution. Your goals should be…