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Assisted Living: Not Your Grandmother’s Nursing Home

January 31, 2021
“Shady Pines, Ma.” Those three simple words were the thinly veiled threat issued by Bea Arthur’s character Dorothy...
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COVID-19 Vaccine at White Plains: What You Need to Know

January 22, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is now here at The Kensington White Plains. Our team is excited to take this next step in helping...
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The Kensington White Plains Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic Announcement

January 15, 2021
The Kensington White Plains is thrilled to announce that we successfully completed the COVID-19 Pfizer-Biotech vaccination...
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Let’s Talk About Sex (over 65) Baby

January 6, 2021
Written by: Joann Parliament, Registered Nurse, MS, BSN, RN   “Older adults do not or should not have sexual...
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How to Approach the Search for Senior Care

December 23, 2020
Sometimes it’s clear when your senior loved one needs more help. Maybe they suffered from a fall in their home, or they...
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How Can One Caregiver Support a Senior Couple?

November 30, 2020
Caring for a senior couple brings additional challenges for a caregiver. Depending on the care each senior needs on their...
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Comfort and Joy: What Kind of Care Does My Senior Loved One Need?

November 30, 2020
As your senior loved one ages and you begin to notice the ways they need extra assistance, you might be considering how you...
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Challenges in Bathing for Those Living with Dementia and their Caregivers

November 17, 2020
Written by Denice Tomlinson, Director of Memory Care, The Kensington Assisted Living Residence   Bathing can be one...
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Engaging with Senior Family Members This Holiday Season while Social Distancing

October 31, 2020
As the holiday season approaches, many families are figuring out socially distant group activities to celebrate safely with...
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Addressing Senior Fall Risk Before Seeking Emergency Care

October 30, 2020
Having a senior fall prevention plan is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, as doctor’s visits, emergency...
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The Challenge of Caregiving for Aging Parents

September 30, 2020
If you already have experience caring for one parent, you understand the coordination involved in providing them with the...
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Senior Safety: Planning Ahead Before a Health Scare

September 30, 2020
As your loved ones age it is a natural tendency to want to keep your senior comfortable and cared for in their beloved home....
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