“For right now, our visitation guidelines are not changing, and this is to protect both Long Term Care residents and staff,” said Dr. Tom Bracken, Infection Prevention and Long Term Care Medical Director. Bracken was responding to inquiries from some community members, who believed the state…
According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall, and every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. Each September, NCOA focuses on ways to prevent falls, specifically with the older generation. Falls are the…
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2020 is the “Year of the Eye.” Makes sense of course as 20/20 vision is what we all strive for. To stay with the theme of the number 20, there is a little exercise to keep in mind when you’re spending time in front of a screen, tablet, book, etc.…
Every three seconds someone in the world develops dementia, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International. Dementia is a collective name for progressive degenerative brain syndromes that affect memory, thinking, behavior, and emotion. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia accounting for…
Mille Lacs Health System is continuing to test individuals for COVID-19 who fall into its testing criteria. The criteria are not the same as in some larger cities or hospitals in Minnesota, who may have the ability to test anyone who wants a test. “Resources at MLHS are limited,” said Dr. Tom…
