Category Archives: Long-Term Care

A New Type of “Nursing Home”

Posted on January 4, 2013 by provlifeblog

No hallways. Perhaps more than any other description, those two words capture the difference between the new Providence Health & Wellness Center at Victorian Village and a typical, institutional-style nursing care facility. Small buildings The three new buildings being constructed … Continue reading →

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Understanding Dementia

Posted on March 10, 2011 by provlifeblog

Brain Awareness Week is being observed March 14-20 this year, so this is a fitting time to offer some basic information about a complicated disease. An estimated 5 million Americans suffer some degree of dementia, and that number will grow … Continue reading →

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3 Surprising Heart-Health Tips

Posted on February 24, 2011 by provlifeblog

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. (Proverbs 4:3, NIV) February is American Heart Month, so in addition to celebrating love and romance and Valentine’s Day, many people are re-committing to healthy living. After … Continue reading →

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