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Home Fire Threats Increase During Cold Weather

November through March is a critical time because people spend more time indoors and depend more on cooking and heating equipment. The Red Cross, along with South Mountain Memory Care of Emmaus, encourages everyone to take these steps to help protect their loved ones and their home.

Young girl eating with grandpa

How To Deal With Post-Holiday Blues and Letdowns

Holidays in the Lehigh Valley and elsewhere are traditionally—and just about mandatory—times of togetherness, joy, and connections. Even if the days bring great frivolity, there is always the day after, and that can lead to post-holiday blues.

Lonely woman looking out window

Loneliness Can Be Deadly

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the Lehigh Valley as hard as any place in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Not only is the virus physically dangerous—isolation imposed upon seniors to protect them can be psychologically harmful as well.

Bottles of medicine

Skipping Medications Can Be a Problem for Dementia Patients

With the rising population of seniors in the Lehigh Valley, the use of pills, liquids, and other medications is on the rise. As new remedies are offered, there can be confusion when it comes to keeping up with medications and their requirements.

South Mountain Memory Care sitting room

What Is a Memory Care Community?

Many spouses and children caring for an aging senior in early stage Alzheimer’s disease or dementia seek resources to help their loved one. A relatively new concept is a memory care community.

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