Park Manor of McKinney

06/30/2022

Everyone should strive to stay active, that goes for seniors too!

According to the CDC, seniors should exercise for at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity (such as brisk walking). Focusing on balance is also essential for healthy aging. For more information, check out this CDC article on physical activity for seniors.

Physical activity recommendations for adults age 65 and older.

06/23/2022

As the summer gets hotter, it’s extremely important for seniors to stay hydrated! We recommend reading this CDC article to understand the symptoms of heat exhaustion and learn tips for staying cool during the hotter months.

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/emergency-preparedness/older-adults-extreme-heat/index.html

Steps that older adults can take steps to stay cool during hot weather.

06/14/2022

Do your part and give blood this World Blood Donor Day! Your donation helps save the lives of your neighbors and those closest to you!

06/08/2022

More than 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, that number keeps growing every year and is projected to exceed 12 million Americans by 2050. That’s why it’s important to understand the severity and warning signs of this deadly disease.

Each year, Alz.org provides an annual report detailing facts and figures. This June, join the effort in spreading awareness for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and honor those who have been affected.

For more information on Alzheimer's disease, visit: www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures

05/26/2022

With older Americans month coming to an end, we wanted to share part of our Diversity Newsletter. Such a great read on how this month came to be celebrated!

05/16/2022

Do you know the warning signs of a stroke? Act FAST! This month is about spreading stroke awareness and informing others on what to look for.

To learn more about what to do if someone is having a stroke, visit: https://thestrokefoundation.org/home/stroke-facts/warning-signs/

05/09/2022

Known as the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale is perhaps the most famous nurse in history.

During the height of the Crimean War in 1854, Florence, along with 30 other nurses provided life-saving medical care to hundreds of wounded British soldiers. Before her arrival, conditions and care at the base camp were horrid, with many soldiers dying of infection versus battle wounds.

Florence worked quickly, cleaning the facilities from top to bottom, establishing a laundry service so patients could have clean linens, and even purchasing medical supplies with her own money. Nightingale herself spent most of her waking hours tending to wounded patients. This extended late into the evenings, earning her the nickname “the Lady with the Lamp.” Her work helped reduce the mortality rate to just 2%. Nurses have been awesome from the very start!

05/06/2022

Nurses Week is finally here! Our nurses are critical in providing compassionate and high-quality care for our patients and residents. Many of them are even considered “family” to our patients.

This Nurses Week we want to thank our extraordinary nurses for their continued passion and dedication. Their tireless work impacts the lives of every patient they touch!

05/05/2022

Before you celebrate Cinco De Mayo with tacos (and your favorite beverage), here are 3 quick facts about the holiday!

05/05/2022

May is a month to celebrate the seniors of America and their contributions to our society. With their lifetime of experiences, successes and struggles, they still have so much to give and teach our communities. They are your friend, loved one, neighbor! So join us in honoring the older americans this month and always.

For more information, check out this great read:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/04/29/a-proclamation-on-older-americans-month-2022/

04/25/2022

At our community we treat you like family because to us, you are! Providing kind and compassionate care is of the upmost importance to us. No matter what level of care is needed, our caregivers are committed to providing exceptional, quality care for our residents and patients throughout their stay.

04/22/2022

First held in 1970, Earth Day is a day to remind us all just how important our blue planet is. This year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet”, an urgent initiative to combat climate change and reduce our footprint.

To learn more about this important annual holiday, visit https://www.earthday.org/