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Dehydration in seniors is a common cause of hospitalization. Did you know that as we age, our sense of thirst diminishes? Therefore, when your body needs water, you may not even know it. Many older adults don’t drink enough liquids.  By the time they are thirsty, they could already be dehydrated. Older adults are also at

The way we were. It used to be just the title of a song made famous by Barbra Streisand. Now it’s a longing for many. The way we used to go to the movies. The way we used to venture out. The way we used to gather with family and friends. It’s time to reopen

Many caregivers and families try their best to provide care to a loved one or an aging parent. That’s when respite care can help! The physical and emotional toll can be overwhelming on a caregiver without some support or relief. Oftentimes, caregivers feel like they’ve reached a breaking point with the increased responsibilities. Now add

Welcome to Vaccine Diaries! Residents and staff at Springhouse Senior Living received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on January 21, 2021—a date we will remember forever—at a clinic in a room full of balloons, music and celebration although not quite the celebration we are used to. The occasion is celebratory worthy, it

COVID-19 Vaccine Update & Info Session Presented by Springhouse Senior Living Tuesday, January 29 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM via ZOOM Presented By: Pamela Morris You are cordially invited to join Pamela Morris, MSW, Director of Senior Living. Pam will address frequently asked questions related to the vaccine as well as safety and efficacy. This

Springhouse Senior Living has contracted with OmniCare CVS pharmacy program to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to all staff and residents of assisted living at Ledgemont and memory support at Allen House. CVS will administer both doses of the vaccine here at Springhouse to our residents at NO COST. Dose number one will be available in

The reporters at NBC 10 Boston recently connected with the Springhouse staff and residents to get a better understanding of how we’re preparing for a Covid-19 vaccine. With residents at senior living communities considered a priority for the first phase of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, we’ve been in contact with medical professionals and pharmacies about

Our residents have been so creative during these crazy covid days. Here is sample of a poem written by resident, Suzanne Levine…And there is a sequel coming. ‘Twas the year 2020 When the covid arrived The Springhouse Community was greatly surprised! Our leaders were worried And Kathy declared– “a quarantine seems the only way to

In the past 8 months, COVID-19 has had a life altering societal impact on the way we work, socialize and relate to each other. For Springhouse senior living’s population in particular – older adults who are hard of hearing or deaf – wearing a mask to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is more than

At Springhouse, we realize the importance of voting for our residents. For decades, older adults have been the backbone of American elections, consistently voting in greater numbers than any other age group. With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, many Older Americans have shown concern for how or will this disrupt their ability to cast