Potter County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

08/15/2024

Words can not express how proud I am of the residents of Sweden Valley Manor and their advocacy for their self-care sanctuary. Please join us tomorrow for the celebration of it's opening from 2pm-4pm.

Come celebrate with us!!! The Resident Council members of Sweden Valley Manor used their voices and advocated for the establishment of a chapel and self-care sanctuary to give a place to reflect and pray in their home. This space will be of use to all residents and visitors. Words cannot express the gratitude to HCF for giving the residents and community this space.

08/08/2024

Gratitude may be the best-kept secret to help reduce stress + improve your physical and emotional well-being. 🩷 Learn more about ways to practice gratitude & resources that can help: https://bit.ly/3YonUHs

07/19/2024

Come celebrate with us!!! The Resident Council members of Sweden Valley Manor used their voices and advocated for the establishment of a chapel and self-care sanctuary to give a place to reflect and pray in their home. This space will be of use to all residents and visitors. Words cannot express the gratitude to HCF for giving the residents and community this space.

07/14/2024

59 years ago today and we will continue to advocate for Older Americans rights. Have a blessed Sunday 😃

On this day in 1965, Congress passed the Older Americans Act (OAA) to provide community social services for older adults. Today, the OAA supports social and nutrition services, facilitates community service employment, and protects the rights of older adults.

Learn more about the Older Americans Act at Administration for Community Living: https://bit.ly/3WjVTCu

01/17/2024

Are you struggling to keep your home warm this winter? The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help.

Get started by visiting dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP today.

01/17/2024

Try something new in the new year, maybe music? 🎼 Research backs the brain benefits of learning to read and play music later in life. A recent report from AARP shows that learning an instrument later in life is associated with improved attention, thinking skills and mental health.

Learn more:https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/health/brain_health/2020/06/gcbh-music-report-english.doi.10.26419-2Fpia.00103.001.pdf

01/01/2024

Don't let falling temperatures stop your outdoor exercise plans. Take a few extra steps to stay safe:

🏃‍♀️ Warm up and cool down, such as stretching or walking in place, to prepare and restore your muscles before and after a workout.
🧣 Pick the right clothes. Dress in several layers of loose clothing to trap warm air between them. Wear a waterproof coat or jacket if it's snowy or rainy, and don't forget a hat, scarf, and gloves.
🥾 Be extra careful around snow and icy sidewalks so you won't slip and fall. Wear sturdy shoes to give you proper footing.
🥶 Know the signs of hypothermia, a drop in body temperature that can cause serious health problems.
🌧 Check the forecast. If it's too windy, cold, or wet outside, consider an indoor workout instead using an online video or your own routine.

Learn more about exercising outdoors: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/exercising-outdoors.

01/01/2024

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