
Barclay Friends Creative Approach to Recruiting and Retaining CNAs
May 5, 2023 —Kendal believes that a spirit of inclusion and a culture of diversity enrich and strengthen communities, people and services. Creating this environment requires concentrated efforts and is…
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Understanding Long-Term Care
“Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m sixty-four?” goes the well-known Beatles song.
While 64 is relatively young in today’s world of people living longer, the song written by 80-year-old Paul McCartney at the tender age of 14 evokes a question most of us will ponder at a certai
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What It Means to Have a Healthy Old Age
“Sixty is the new 40; 80 is the new 50,” said Dr. Thomas Lawrence, one of two board-certified geriatricians who shared their expert perspectives on aging in a recent Barclay…
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Taking a Good Look at Age-Related Vision Problems
Susan was a happily retired 80-year-old, actively volunteering her time and talents in myriad ways. She was a trusted, supportive friend to many, often chauffeuring those younger than she here…
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Demystifying Medicare: A Guide to the ABC’s (and D)
Medicare is certainly complicated! This post explores Lisa Holloway's presentation on the matter.
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Medicare in a Senior Care Setting and What to Expect
Understanding how Medicare works and what it does and does not cover is not easy. It’s a complicated, often subjective system with myriad conditions, stipulations, and no one-size-fits-all situations. “Medicare…
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How Can I Keep Mom and Dad at Home?
Many wish to keep mom and dad at home, but is at home care the only option? We explore everything from family support to making your home more accessable.
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Miniature Therapy Horses Visit Kendal on Hudson Residents
April 28, 2021—Two mini-therapy horses spent the morning with memory care and skilled nursing care residents in Kendal on Hudson’s Sunnyside Garden and with independent and assisted living residents on a terrace overlooking the Hudson River.
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Kendal at Ithaca Vaccinates Over 500 Residents, Staff
Feb. 4, 2021—With roughly 80% of staff and effectively 100% of residents vaccinated, plans are underway to begin a gradual reopening of the community.
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