May 20, 2026
Every day, older adults face a maze of health-related decisions. Should you start that new medication your doctor prescribed? What does your latest lab report actually mean? How do you choose between different treatment options? Health literacy becomes more important with age. It’s the ability to find, process, and understand the info you need to ... Read More
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