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Community Updates Blog: Healthy Aging

Successful Aging at Crane’s Mill

Crane’s Mill, a senior living community in Essex County, New Jersey, is committed to the successful aging of its residents. The Crane’s Mill staff is continuously searching for new ways to ensure our residents are able to stay active and healthy throughout their retirement. There are examples of this type of commitment to successful aging all around the campus. For instance, in our library, there is a Telensory Machine, which magnifies text and images in books up to 50 times their original size. This machine was brought to Crane’s Mill in part because of our resident low vision support group …Read More »

Crane’s Mill Video – A Look Inside the Essex County, NJ Retirement Community

Enjoy this detailed look at the lifestyle of residents living at Crane’s Mill Retirement Community in West Caldwell, New Jersey. We hope you enjoy our overview video, which provides viewers with amazing imagery of our apartments and cottages, natural surroundings, services and amenities, dining options, and so much more. For more information on Crane’s Mill or to schedule a visit to see the community in person, please call 973-276-3001 or click here to send us an email. …Read More »

Crane’s Mill Hosted Program on Hearing Loss

Crane’s Mill Retirement Community in West Caldwell, New Jersey hosts a number of medical lectures and learning sessions for our residents and the community at large. Dr. David Gurian, an audiologist in West Caldwell, and Elizabeth Ragan, regional sales manager at Resound, delivered a presentation on March 12 to residents of Crane’s Mill on hearing loss. About 35 individuals attended the seminar which included information on the recent technological advances in hearing aids. According to the presenters, Apple Computers is playing an increasingly important role, through i-Pads and Bluetooth technology.   …Read More »

A Look Ahead: Many Medical Lectures for March

Crane’s Mill, an Essex County Senior Living Community, plays host to numerous learning sessions open to the public. Each month, Crane’s Mill works to bring top speakers to the community to speak not only to its residents, but members of the greater West Essex area. In March 2014, we have four great speakers lined up. Call us at 973-276-3004 or click here to send an email to let us know if you can attend any or all of the presentations: Diabetes Awareness Presented by the Nutrition Counseling and Diabetes Center at HackensackUMC Mountainside Tuesday, March 11, 11:30 a.m. Hearing Loss …Read More »

“Why Do I Shake?” Visit Crane’s Mill for this Important Medical Lecture

Crane’s Mill retirement community in West Caldwell, NJ holds regular lectures from top practitioners that are open to the community’s residents and the public. “Why Do I Shake? The causes, meaning and treatment of tremor.” An interactive medical lecture presented by Roger Kurlan, MD, Neurologist, Movement Disorders Specialist Director, Movement Disorders Program Atlantic Neuroscience Institute Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ. Monday, February 10, 2014 2:00 p.m. Hinman Hall at Crane’s Mill 459 Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 R.S.V.P. to Barbara Davey: 973-276-3004 or click here to send an email. This program will contain a 10-minute sales presentation followed by a 45-minute medical …Read More »

Crane’s Mill Hosted Healthy New Year Event

Crane’s Mill, a continuing care retirement community in West Caldwell, sponsored a kick-off to a healthy New Year on January 15, 2014 for residents in the West Essex area. The program featured a healthy lifestyle theme, with an emphasis on diet and exercise. …Read More »

Attention Caregivers: Don’t Miss this Important Event at Crane’s Mill

How to Choose a Sub-Acute Rehab Facility—an impartial look at how to research a crucial part of you or your loved one’s healthy aging equation. Join us for this educational seminar presented by Mercy Gonazales, RN, CALA, CDCM, Director of Nursing for Crane’s Mill and Anthony Longobardi, PT, Genesis Rehabilitation Services. Sub-Acute Rehab provides short-term nursing and rehabilitation care to assist you or your loved one in recuperating after a hospital stay. Our expert guests will discuss: -When a person needs rehab -Financial considerations -Emotional considerations -Accreditations and surveys -Activities, services, and amenities Monday, January 27th | 6:00 p.m. Buffet dinner will …Read More »

Visit Crane’s Mill for Two Great Programs in One Fun Afternoon

Crane’s Mill hosts ‘Conductorcise’ and lecture on ‘healthy eating’ to help ring in the New Year on the right foot. Visit Crane’s mill on January 15th for a healthy—and exciting—afternoon. To RSVP, call 973-276-3070 or click here to send us an email. Conductorcise – Featuring Maestro David Dworkin As featured on The Today Show and CNN, you won’t want to miss this fun musical program! “Relieve stress, build aerobic stamina, and shed unwanted pounds, while imagining yourself leading a symphony orchestra.” In previous years, guests and Crane’s Mill residents alike have found the program to be wildly entertaining, and news …Read More »

Crane’s Mill Hosted Program on Stroke Prevention and Treatment

Each month, Crane’s Mill plays host to lectures from top area physicians and medical experts to help educate our residents and members of the greater community. Crane’s Mill, a continuing care retirement community located in West Caldwell, hosted a medical seminar for its residents and those in the surrounding communities. Guest speaker was Shalini Bansil, MD (second from left), a stroke neurologist at the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center. Her presentation, Stroke: Prevention and Treatment, included information on how to prevent a stroke, how to recognize a stroke, the importance of early treatment, and education on the latest …Read More »

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

The Crane’s Mill Courier is proud to share an inspiring true-life Alzheimer’s account along with some valuable information and helpful resources. Oftentimes, Alzheimer’s Disease can seem mysterious and scary. That’s why it’s important to note each November as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. During this month, there are many programs and initiatives aimed at providing information to caregivers and loved ones, and further shedding light on this disease. They say “knowledge is power”, and that rings doubly true when it comes to the health and well-being of ourselves and our loved ones. In that spirit, we are happy to share with …Read More »

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  • Alzheimer's & Dementia Education Session
  • Wednesday, May 01, 2024