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Community Updates Blog: Healthy Aging

Don’t Miss: Medical Lecture on Colorectal Health at Crane’s Mill

Visit Crane’s Mill on November 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. for another in our free monthly medical lecture series. Event: Colorectal Health – An Interactive Medical Lecture Details: Visit Crane’s Mill for this interactive medical lecture presented by Mark E. Gilder, M.D. Dr. Gilder will discuss all aspects of colorectal health including the latest advancements in technology, preventative care, screenings, and more. RSVP to 973-276-3004 or email BDavey@lsmnj.org Location: Crane’s Mill Continuing Care Retirement Community 459 Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Time: 11:00 a.m. …Read More »

Fitness Center and Indoor Pool – Cornerstones of Healthy Aging at Crane’s Mill

Crane’s Mill has a state-of-the-art fitness center and indoor pool & hot tub. Located in Towne Square, just a short, indoor walk from every independent living apartment, the fitness center and pool are state-of-the-art, sparkling clean, and frankly, fun areas for our residents to stay fit and healthy as they age. The pool is home to an array of exercise classes, including water walking, water aerobics, and lap swimming. Beyond that, it’s open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., all year round. Adjacent to the pool is the Horseneck Gym, home to high-end fitness equipment designed specifically for …Read More »

Understanding Medicare Changes: Part 4 of 4

Medicare fraud and abuse harms us all. You can be the front line in the fight against fraud. Here are some resources and information on how you can help. Medicare fraud and abuse are very sensitive, yet very important, topics. Our presenters at our recent “Medicare…What Now???” presentation did a wonderful job explaining more about Medicare fraud and how we can band together to help fight fraud. First, why fight fraud? Simply put, there is a pot of money for Medicare, and any time the system is abused, the money comes from that pot. Since that is money explicitly in …Read More »

Understanding Medicare Changes: Part 3 of 4

Hospital stays: what’s your status? The different between being under “observation” and being “admitted.” Many of us have found ourselves in a hospital for one reason or another. Sometimes for a scheduled surgery, other times an emergency room visit, and sometimes even in an urgent medical situation brought in via an ambulance. When you have a stay at a hospital, your doctor will mark your status as either under “observation” or have you formally “admitted” to the hospital. The difference, however, isn’t always clear. In fact, you may be under observation for days, sleep in a hospital room, in a …Read More »

Understanding Medicare Changes: Part 2 of 4

How will the Affordable Care Act affect seniors? Where can you get more information to help address your individual situation? We learned some helpful information about Medicare from our presenters from SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). For instance, there is a lot of confusion about the Affordable Care Act, also known as “ObamaCare,” and how it will effect seniors. Thankfully, according to our expert presenters and Medicare.gov, there is some really great news for seniors included in this article: Top 5 things to know about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) if you have Medicare In short, your Medicare coverage …Read More »

Understanding Medicare Changes: Part 1 of 4

Here are some helpful resources to help you with changes to Medicare for 2014. Recently, Crane’s Mill hosted a medical lecture entitled “Medicare…What Now???” The program featured members of SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) and discussed some of the upcoming changes concerning Medicare. The Crane’s Mill Courier was on-hand for the presentation, and we have some information, as well as additional resources, that you may find useful. First and foremost, Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Plans) for 2014 runs from October 15th through December 7th, and new coverage begins on January 1, 2014. You should have …Read More »

Photos from the Third Annual Crane’s Mill Community Health Fair

View a number of wonderful photographs from the 2013 Crane’s Mill Community Health Fair! Be sure to join us in 2014…our health fair gets better and better every year! This year, Crane’s Mill Continuing Care Retirement Community in Essex County, NJ, welcomed over 150 guests to Towne Square for its annual Community Health Fair! It was an amazing event, featuring live Zumba and fitness classes, health screenings, evaluations, snacks, prizes, giveaways, and even a spectacular performance from our belly dancer! Don’t miss our next fun event! Stay tuned to the events page on the Crane’s Mill website for all the …Read More »

Crane’s Mill Offers Direct Admissions for Skilled Nursing & Sub-Acute Rehab

Make an informed decision about your health. Sometimes staying healthy as we age can be a challenge. We all have setbacks, some are minor and some are more complex. We take the time to choose the best doctors, hospitals and caregivers to ensure that we can remain healthy and active as we age. As a senior, it is important to know all of your options. One options that you might not know is that Crane’s Mill accepts direct admissions into its Health Center for skilled nursing and sub-acute rehabilitation. The Health Center at Crane’s Mill is truly exceptional—from it’s caring …Read More »

Normal Aging & The Brain

Visit Crane’s Mill for a medical lecture with Michelle Papka, Ph.D. Michelle Papka, Ph.D., Neuropsychologist and Psychotherapist Specializing in treatment of the Elderly will conduct a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute question/answer period exploring the changes that occur in our thinking skills as we age such as: memory, attention, decision-making, and spatial orientation. Is it “normal” to forget the name of the book you are reading, or where you parked your car? Come learn about the differences between normal aging and symptoms that may need further evaluation. Are there things that can be done to preserve memory and other …Read More »

Did You Know? August is National Eye Exam Month

Healthy vision is a crucial part of the healthy aging equation. Eye health is paramount to healthy aging. From driving and reading to simply having a conversation with friends and family, vision seems to play a role in all areas of our everyday lives. The good thing about eye health is that prevention and early detection of potential problems can go a long way—which is precisely why we’re happy to recognize National Eye Exam Month in August. Sometimes we don’t realize that our vision has deteriorated a bit since our last check-up, likely because it can be a gradual process. …Read More »

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