Accessing Vital Information in a Medical Emergency–Sun Health’s Vial and File of Life
Vial of Life contains an easy-to-complete medical form that your loved ones and medical personnel can quickly access in an emergency. Simply place the vial with completed form inside your refrigerator. The vial also includes a window cling to alert emergency personnel to look for your Vial of Life when responding to your home in […]
Sun Health Medication Management Program –FOX 10 News March 2012
Sun Health Vice President of Business Development Jennifer Drago talks about Sun Health’s Medication Management Program, an electronic pill box designed to help patients remember to take their daily medications on time. http://www.sunhealthmeds.org
Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing Celebrates Its First Anniversary
SURPRISE, Ariz. – March 5, 2015 – Since its opening last March, the Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing has touched the lives of thousands of West Valley residents through health education and fitness classes, support groups and individual consultations designed to help them live longer, healthier lives. One of those lives is Diana (who […]
Your Aging Story: Who Will Be The Author?
Yesterday’s Grand Opening at the new Center For Health & Wellbeing was a rousing success, thanks to the warm welcome we received from the local community. Over 300 people attended the health fair, toured the new center and many heared an inspiring presentation given by Dr. Roger Landry, author of Live Long, Die Short and a […]
Recover From a Stroke or Surgery with La Loma Outpatient Rehab for Seniors
When recovering from a major event, such as a fall, stroke or bone replacement surgery, using an outpatient service provider that specializes in older patients can make a huge difference. Seniors often have special needs based on their fitness and activity levels, and customizing therapy on a case-by-case basis is important. Our bodies change and […]
Three Most Common Questions About Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Today is the summer solstice – the longest day of the year, but it also marks the Alzheimer’s Association’s national awareness movement celebrating the strength of those facing Alzheimer’s disease. “On The Longest Day, teams around the world come together to honor the strength, passion and endurance of those facing Alzheimer’s with a day of […]
Gift to Sun Health Foundation Kick-Starts Wellness Program for Parkinson’s Patients
Jim Dean believes exercise is important to maintaining mobility as he ages. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2007, it became a necessity. Dean threw himself into a rigorous exercise routine that he’s kept up for the past six years. There’s no doubt in his mind, and in the minds of his wife, doctors […]
Sun Health Care Transitions Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with 2nd Consecutive National Award from Care Continuum Alliance
Nearly 2,000 chronic disease patients served through nonprofit program SURPRISE, ARIZ. – Nov. 6, 2013 – Anniversaries are often marked by a special surprise. For Sun Health Care Transitions, that surprise was doubly exciting. The team celebrated its second anniversary by receiving a second consecutive “Outstanding Leadership in Population Health Award” from the Care Continuum […]
Sun Health Launches Personalized Memory Program To Serve Patients With Dementia
Sun Health has launched a Memory Care Navigator program, the newest offering in the Arizona nonprofit organization’s rapidly growing collection of community health programs. Peoria’s Marty Finley, M.Ed. has been selected as the Sun Health Memory Care Navigator, who will provide personal and professional guidance to patients, family members and caregivers coping with the emotional, psychological […]
Top 5 Tips for Keeping People with Dementia Safe During Holiday Festivities
(Note: a shout-out and big THANK YOU to YourWestValley.com for picking up this story!) The holiday season provides an ideal setting for reunions with family and friends, but it can also pose a unique set of challenges for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. As loved ones get together to celebrate this […]
