Heritage Communities News & Blog
Why a Community Setting Can Be Good for Senior Health
The research is clear. Isolation impacts more than just your mental well-being. The issues related to senior health and isolation are broad and significant.
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April 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Update
At this time, all of our communities have completed their on-site priority access vaccine clinics. We are encouraged to see case counts nearly disappear throughout our organization, due to the efficacy of vaccines. Numbers have plummeted across the senior living industry as well, which allows us to implement positive changes throughout the country that benefit...
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The Benefits of Memory Care for Those with Dementia
When an aging loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, it’s important to create a plan of care that meets their needs both now and into the future. Primary care doctors often suggest that families begin exploring in-home care options and benefits of memory care programs even before they are ready to...
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Senior Health: The Importance of Nutrition
Cooking for one or two can seem like more work than it’s worth at any age, but especially for seniors. When an older adult has a health condition, such as osteoarthritis or Parkinson’s disease, that makes meal preparation more challenging. If you are an adult child, you may find yourself wondering what your parent eats...
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Good Things Ahead: How Change Can Benefit Seniors
Change. A word that causes anxiety, yet at the same time, can open the door to wonderful experiences on the horizon. As we grow older, we find ourselves so deeply rooted in our present situation that we think we can’t possibly do anything different and still be happy. The reality is, though, that you’ve been living...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
Vaccines All Around At this time (January 26, 2021), all 14 of our communities have completed their first vaccination clinics, with several locations already having completed their second clinics and beginning to prepare for third rounds. We know this step has been eagerly awaited by residents, families and our team members, and we could not...
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Jennifer Hellbusch Joins Heritage Communities as Director of Heritage Healthcare
Heritage Communities is excited to announce the addition of Jennifer Hellbusch to the home office team. Jennifer will serve as the Director of Heritage Healthcare, overseeing company-wide care initiatives, guiding clinical practices and protocols, and responsible for overarching directives related to health and safety of our residents. Jennifer started her career in healthcare over 20...
Read ArticleCOVID-19 Vaccine Update
With the recent approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, and Moderna nearing emergency approval by the FDA, Heritage Communities is mobilized and prepared for a vaccine rollout at all of our communities. While individual states are working on specific rollout timelines, we realize many questions are starting to circulate around the vaccine, as it relates to...
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Welcome to Heritage Communities, Lori Higuera!
Heritage Communities has appointed Lori Higuera as Executive Director of Orchard Pointe at Arrowhead. With 100 apartments, the premier Glendale, Arizona senior living community offers both assisted living and memory care services. As Executive Director, Higuera will be responsible for all operational facets within the community, including resident experience, quality of care, programming directives and...
Read ArticleCOVID-19 Protocols
Infection control and prevention has always been an essential function of senior living communities. With the onset of COVID-19, our approach to these measures has never been more critical. Heritage Communities is committed to our top priorities of resident and associate safety during COVID-19. Through regular interaction and closely following recommendations from the Nebraska Infection...
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