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Read our blogs to stay up to date on all the latest news, events and outreach happening at Hillcrest and in the surrounding communities.

Long COVID: An Uphill Battle for Older Adults

As we see COVID-19 infection rates ebb and flow, many older adults continue to suffer symptoms of COVID long after recovering from the initial infection. Long COVID occurs when individuals experience symptoms that affect their health much longer than the average...

Avoiding Winter Injuries

  Winter activities and sports are a great way to stay active during colder months if you participate with common sense and caution. However, do not take on more than your health and skill level will safely allow. Before heading out on that long-awaited ski vacation,...

6 Steps to Choosing a Care Facility

You have been avoiding the conversation, but maybe now is the time to start the discussion. Your loved one has reached the stage in life where it is time to consider moving them into a skilled care nursing facility for their care and safety. What do you do now? Where...

10 Signs It’s Time for Assisted Living

There are many reasons why seniors stay in their homes longer than necessary. It is often sad for a senior to think about leaving the family home, so they may not want to talk about it with others. However, some signs can make assisted living or other care a necessity...

The Importance of Hospice Family Care

Hospice care does not just focus on patients who are ill and near end-of-life. These services also provide compassion and support to their families. When a loved one is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, it can be difficult to talk about end-of-life choices....

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