March 24, 2025
Most of us love being around animalsāand many research studies show that owning a pet isĀ beneficial for seniors. Here are some of the ways pets have been shown to improve the well-being of older adults:Ā Social opportunities. Animals bring people together. Few of us are comfortable starting a conversation with a stranger, but if ... Read More
June 12, 2024
āDuring my 43 years in medical practice, the hardest thing Iāve had to deal with is sitting at a patientās bedside and seeing how their frailty has depleted them,ā 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 āloneliness epidemic,ā 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: Wellspringās Sheila McMackin, left, with Sean Martin, board president ... Read More