Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center

10/24/2025

Are you looking to downsize? It’s important for seniors to form a strategy for when they downsize after retirement. Here are some tips and tricks to successfully downsize after retirement:

Retirement is an exciting time because it gives seniors the opportunity to pursue what they love now that their kids are grown and they will no...

10/23/2025

Unsure of what to have for dinner tonight? Consider trying a recipe with zucchini! Did you know that there are 15 types of zucchinis throughout the world? These different types of zucchinis have their own flavors that can be a strong point in different recipes.

Regardless of which type you like to eat, zucchini has valuable health benefits. Here are 5 health benefits of zucchini:

Did you know that there are 15 types of zucchinis throughout the world, such as the striped zucchini, costata romanesco, and the classic green...

10/23/2025

The team from Ambler, Dresher, Elkins and Suburban were excited to attend the Jefferson Abington Preferred SNF Networking Event. They enjoyed collaborating with their fellow SNFs and the hospital team!

10/22/2025

Happy National Color Day! Every October 22nd, Color Day celebrates the impact that different colors have on our everyday lives, from our moods to our perceptions. Today is a great day to dive into the psychology of color and how it works!

10/21/2025

Happy National Apple Day! You’ve probably heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and it’s true: apples are very healthy and contain many essential vitamins and nutrients your body needs. Here are 5 health benefits you can get from incorporating more apples into your diet:

Apples are one of the most popular fruits, with 10.5 billion pounds being harvested in 2021. Apples are the most consumed fruit in the United...

10/20/2025

Today is World Osteoporosis Day. The Cleveland Clinic estimates that osteoporosis is the cause of more than 2 million fractures each year. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men in the world over 50 years old will experience a fracture due to osteoporosis. Learn more about osteoporosis:

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to become weak, making them more prone to fractures and breaks.

The Cleveland Clinic estimates that osteoporosis is the cause of more than 2 million fractures each year.1 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men in the world over 50 years old will experience a f...

10/19/2025

The Halloween season is filled with ghosts, pumpkins, creepy crawlers, and so much more! With the Halloween season well underway, now is a great time to do Halloween activities. Check out our list of Halloween activities that you can do with your family!

The Halloween season is filled with ghosts, pumpkins, creepy crawlers, and so much more! With the Halloween season well underway, now is a great...

10/18/2025

Happy National Mashed Potato Day!

10/17/2025

Did you know that one out of two people who start an exercise regimen quit within six months? With the American College of Sports Medicine recommending two and a half hours of moderate-intensity exercise a week, it is important to find an exercise plan that is easy to incorporate into your lifestyle.

Here are 10 tips to help you stick to an exercise plan:

Did you know that one out of two people who start an exercise regimen quit within six months? With the American College of Sports Medicine recommending 2 and a half hours of moderate-intensity exercise a week, it is important to find an exercise plan that is easy to incorporate into your lifestyle.1...

10/15/2025

Today is National Handwashing Day! Washing your hands is important to protect yourself and others from bacteria and viruses on surfaces. While your immune system can combat germs and viruses that enter the body, handwashing is one of the best lines of defense to protect yourself from getting sick. Here are some facts about handwashing:

Washing your hands is important to protect yourself and others from bacteria and viruses on surfaces. While your immune system can combat germs and viruses that enter the body, handwashing is one of the best lines of defense to protect yourself from getting sick.
Here are some facts about handwashin...

10/13/2025

Each month, we will have a different Port of Call Theme. This month is Boston, MA! Boston is the capital city of Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest cities in the United States, founded in 1630 by Puritan Colonists. Today, Boston is known as a hub for education, innovation, professional and business services, and government activities.

Check out more about Boston:

Each month, the participating affiliated communities will host a Port of Call program. This program is designed by the Life Enrichment departments at each community, and they will plan food, fun, and games for the residents. A different destination is chosen for each month. This month, the theme is ...

10/12/2025

Fall is here, and Halloween is just around the corner!🍁Many seniors this year are looking forward to pumpkin carving and handing out candy.

But there are more ways to spend this cozy season as it approaches - here are some Halloween activity ideas for seniors to help them get into the festivities:

October is a time for yummy treats, haunted houses, and fun costumes! With Halloween approaching, seniors are getting ready to celebrate the spooky...