March 24, 2025
Most of us love being around animals—and many research studies show that owning a pet is beneficial for seniors. Here are some of the ways pets have been shown to improve the well-being of older adults: Social opportunities. Animals bring people together. Few of us are comfortable starting a conversation with a stranger, but if ... Read More
June 12, 2024
“During my 43 years in medical practice, the hardest thing I’ve had to deal with is sitting at a patient’s bedside and seeing how their frailty has depleted them,” says Steven C. Fox, D.O., the medical director of Wellspring Personal Care. As a licensed physician and surgeon whose practice has been devoted to the care ... Read More
May 22, 2023
Seniors are coping with a “loneliness epidemic,” according to various news reports over the last few years. Loneliness is a problem at any age. Numerous studies have shown that it can cause high blood pressure, heart disease, anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline, among other effects. Above: Wellspring’s Sheila McMackin, left, with Sean Martin, board president ... Read More