Wellness
LiveSmart: Sunnyview Programs Make Senior Driving Safer
A free CarFit screening can assist elderly drivers in the effort to be road-ready and driving as safely as possible. […]
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News
Sisters of St. Joseph and Eddy SeniorCare Team Up to Provide Services to Area Seniors
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet have announced a collaborative agreement with Eddy SeniorCare, part of St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP), that will enable the sisters to continue to receive health care at St. Joseph’s Provincial House, while allowing SPHP to bring new health care services to seniors in Albany and Rensselaer counties. As part of its long-term strategic plan, the sisters were looking for a financially sustainable path forward to care for aging members of their order who live at the St. Joseph’s Provincial House in Latham. The congregation approached Eddy SeniorCare, and the organizations reached an agreement where Eddy SeniorCare will be responsible for providing care for the sisters (who will remain at the Provincial House), and create a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program at the site for area seniors. Eddy SeniorCare operates a PACE center in Schenectady, and plans to offer the same services in space that will be renovated at the Province’s building on Watervliet-Shaker Road. Following renovations, the new PACE program is expected to open […]
News
Eddy SeniorCare Celebrates National PACE Month in September
This September, Eddy SeniorCare is celebrating the first National PACE Month, in recognition of the work of Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). […]
News
SPHP Celebrates Opening of Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Center
St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) recently held an open house to celebrate the opening of its newest project, the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Center at Albany Memorial Hospital. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Discover the Benefits of Adult Day Services
For the caregivers of older individuals, it can be challenging to ensure their loved one is reaping the benefits of a strong social network outside the home. That is where an adult day program can help. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Medical Alert Technology Enhances Safety for Seniors at Home and On-the-Go
For independent seniors, the ability to summon help at the time of a fall is critical to keeping an emergency from turning into a tragedy. A medical alert system can offer seniors and their families the peace of mind that help is just a button push away. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Planning for Care After a Hospital Stay is Critical for Seniors
Recovery from an injury or illness, particularly for seniors, can often be a long journey. Family involvement is very important at this stage, as there are a number of considerations when planning post-discharge care.
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Wellness
LiveSmart: Brushing Up On Good Dental Health Critical for Seniors
Seniors are generally more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease, in part because of many commonly used medications that cause dry mouth. This lack of saliva makes the mouth susceptible to infections and decay.
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SPHP in the News
CBS 6 News: Sunnyview Driver Program Helps Seniors
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital offers a program that can help assess the safety skills and reaction times of senior drivers. Learn more in this CBS 6 News report. […]
Inside SPHP
Sunnyview Staffer Recognized By Albany County Traffic Safety Awareness Committee
Congratulations to Donna Stressel, program director of driving rehabilitation servcices for Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, who has been recognized by the Albany County Traffic Safety Awareness Committee with its Award of Excellence. […]