23
Oct

Simple Ways to Deal with Feeling Lonely and Isolated at Home

Loneliness As We Age It’s common to feel disconnected or spend too much time alone as you get older. Especially after major life changes, it’s natural to become more isolated; but it is possible to take back control of your health. Why Am I Feeling So Isolated Lately? Isolation can often happen slowly. Common reasons include: Living alone after losing
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23
Oct

WellBe Senior Medical names Jeffrey Brown Chief Digital & Information Officer

WellBe Senior Medical has named Jeffrey Brown its new Chief Digital & Information Officer. Brown will lead WellBe’s digital strategy, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. His focus is using technology to improve care, ease paperwork for our teams, and support more connected, personal care at home. Brown brings more than 15 years of healthcare technology leadership. He most
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22
Oct

Leading with Heart: Dr. Sherika Newman Honored Among 100 Women of Excellence

100 Women of Excellence When Dr. Sherika Newman found out that she had been named an honoree for the prestigious 100 Women of Excellence award, her initial reaction was total surprise. What she didn't know was that her team had secretly submitted her nomination, wanting to recognize her impact in clinical leadership, community service, and patient advocacy. The annual awards
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7
Oct

Common Medications and Depression: What You Should Know

Medications and Their Side Effects Taking medication is a daily routine for many adults, especially when managing things like diabetes, heart health, or long-term pain. While it can significantly improve symptoms, medical experts point out that some common prescription drugs can cause side effects that impact your mood. More specifically, some daily medicines can cause anxiety or depression; but knowing
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30
Sep

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Warning Signs and Prevention

Taking Control of Your Memory Memory changes in yourself or a loved one can be concerning; occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of getting older, but ongoing changes in thinking or in routine tasks deserve a closer look. Learning the early signs of dementia, steps to protect your brain, and ways to adapt can help you take control and feel
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11
Sep

How to Navigate Medicare Annual Enrollment with Confidence

A Simple Guide to Navigating Medicare Annual Enrollment As fall approaches, it brings one of the most important periods of the year for older adults: Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period, running every year from October 15 to December 7. This is the same window as Original Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, so during these seven weeks, you can review, adjust, or switch
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8
Sep

Seasonal Flu Shot: Facts, Myths, and Health Benefits

Flu Shot Season As flu season approaches, taking proactive steps to protect your health is essential. For older adults, getting vaccinated is one of the most effective ways to stay healthy, active, and out of the hospital. Understanding the facts about the seasonal flu vaccine helps you make safe, informed choices for your care. Common Myths About the Flu Vaccine
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21
Aug

Protecting Your Gut from Stomach Bugs During Food Recalls

The Iceberg Lettuce Recall Stomach bugs can turn a good week into a bad one very quickly. Recently, health officials issued alerts about a major recall of iceberg lettuce linked to Cyclospora infections – a stomach bug causing symptoms like diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and severe tiredness. For older adults and people managing chronic health conditions, a simple stomach bug
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18
Aug

Leaving Assisted Living to Return Home: A WellBe Success Story

Is Leaving Assisted Living Possible? After a severe illness caused Sandy to lose most of her strength, her medical team recommended an assisted living facility. She needed special equipment, daily wound care, and extra help at home. Because her husband couldn't manage her care on his own, leaving assisted living seemed impossible. That's when WellBe Senior Medical stepped in. Her
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29
Jul

WellBe Achieves HITRUST i1 Certification for Key Technology Systems

Protecting sensitive information is a critical part of delivering high-quality healthcare. That's why WellBe is proud to announce that the following WellBe systems have achieved HITRUST i1 Certification: In-scope platforms: Aaneel Production EHR residing at Azure Luminate Heritage residing at Google Cloud Data Center WellBe Snowflake Data Lake residing at Snowflake Data Center In-scope facilities: Azure (Data Center) managed by
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