Oh, the gravy. The potatoes. The sauces and desserts. What’s a person to do when faced with so many temptations on Thanksgiving and the ensuing holidays? How do you avoid overeating when all you want to do is celebrate? We decided to visit with Melissa De Los Santos, Dietician at the Witherell, for some answers….
In London and elsewhere in the UK, the phenomenon of the “talking bench” has taken hold. No, these park benches don’t actually speak to you when you sit down. Rather, they are designated to encourage conversation, and as it turns out, play an important role in mitigating the loneliness that can plague older adults and…
For most Americans, Medicare covers a healthy portion of health care expenses after they turn 65. The enrollment window begins three months before the month you turn 65 and lasts for three months after that. The real issue is how much and what you should sign up for as there are several choices to make….
In 2021, Lady Gaga was performing at Radio City Music Hall with the late, great Tony Bennett, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, yet he managed to remember the lyrics and songs they were both singing. Suddenly, he called her by her name, something he hadn’t been able to do during rehearsals. As she recalled,…
As you may be watching a steady physical decline in your elderly loved one, and you know you’ve got to get the right care, the question always seems to come down to, Where do I begin and whom can I trust? While the Nathaniel Witherell offers superb long-term skilled nursing care and memory care, your…
Prior to celebrating Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and July Fourth, we at the Witherell often ask if there are any veterans willing to share their stories about service in the armed forces. This spring, Bill Vasu volunteered to share a couple of his experiences in the U.S. Army in the 1960s, during the Vietnam War….
Question: What does it take to whip up close to 600 delicious, nutritious meals every day? Answer: A super chef who is part whirling dervish, part genius, as the skills needed to satisfy the varied palettes of older adults, many of whom have health challenges, require a deft hand. In a way, our new “cuisine…
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Nathaniel Witherell, connecting and building community and helping to enrich the lives of our residents. (pictured above: l-r Mary Tate, Volunteer Coordinator; Chef Thomas Russell; Carissa Ronish, Therapeutic Recreation Director. “Volunteers play an incredibly important role here,” notes Mary Tate, who coordinates all volunteer activity for the…
Our chaplaincy team plays a huge role at the Witherell, tending to the spiritual needs of our many residents and providing solace, support, study, and celebration. A few days ago, the team contributed the following message for one of our internal newsletters, in light of the fact that the Passover and Easter holidays will be…
