Take control: How older people can win the fight against diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month and it’s a time when communities across the nation bring attention to one of America’s most common chronic health conditions. In Alabama, approximately 610,458 people […]
U.S. News & World Report rates Westside Terrace as a top nursing home
DOTHAN, Alabama – In an evaluation of more than 15,000 of the nation’s nursing homes, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Westside Terrace Healthcare as a “high performing” long-term […]
4 ways to protect yourself and those you love during the fall and winter
After what seemed like an endless summer in Alabama, there have been some signs that cooler days are ahead. This is a good time to look at how we can […]
Tips to help reduce your risk of falling
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one-third of older adults age 65 and older fall each year. Falls can be devastating to an older body and […]
Happy National Physical Therapy Month!
Did you know that October is National Physical Therapy Month? Established in 1981 by the National Physical Therapy Association (APTA), this month is a time to raise awareness about how […]
5 ways to honor breast cancer survivors
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American women. According to the National Cancer Institute, there were 268,600 new […]
There’s hope for older adults with depression
October 6-12 is Mental Health Awareness Week and we join the nation in recognizing mental illness and the hope of recovery. Mental health is essential to supporting overall health and […]
Moving on from grief after loss
Loss is a natural part of living and as we get older, loss becomes more prevalent. Over the course of time, lifelong friends, relatives and significant others pass away. The […]
Westside Terrace continues support for families dealing with Alzheimer’s
Nearly 6 million older people are living with Alzheimer’s disease in America and many of them are right here in Alabama. There were an estimated 92,000 people age 65 and […]
10 tips for healthy aging
Television personality and entertainment mogul Oprah Winfrey once said, “With age comes the understanding and appreciation of your most important asset, your health.” Getting older goes far beyond being a […]
