Sun Health is grateful to Season for Sharing and AZ Central
Sun Health is grateful to Season for Sharing and AZ Central for the $7,500 grant to support our Memory Care Navigator program, which is offered as community service to those in the West Valley. Every donation is critical to keep this program free for families caring for loved ones with dementia. Learn more with lead […]
Is it Normal Aging or Dementia?
Sun Health’s Memory Care Navigator shows us the difference between normal forgetfulness versus something being seriously wrong. As we all get older, we tend to worry about memory lapses. The added stress of the last year may have you wondering now more than ever if something is seriously wrong with your memory. Thankfully, as Sun […]
Go Ahead, Eat That Burger or Chocolate
Surprise, Ariz. (January 14, 2021) – If your doctor has warned you that you are pre-diabetic, you might start mourning your favorite foods as while thinking about an unimaginable life without sugar in your diet. However, Sun Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), one of a handful in Arizona with certification from the Centers for Medicare […]
Important Message regarding the Center for Health & Wellbeing effective January 4, 2021
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 4, 2021 The Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing has temporarily suspended in-person visits and classes. We are committed to the health and safety of our community and will resume in-person offerings as soon as its safe with considerations to COVID-19. Please check for updates. We apologize for any inconvenience and will […]
How to make the holidays more enjoyable for those with dementia
There’s something wonderful about the holidays. Friends and family gathered together, enjoying a tasty feast, bright lights and brightly wrapped gifts, often followed with lots of excitement. However, for those with dementia, Parkinson’s or another cognitive diagnosis, the holidays can be challenging. The stimulation is not always good for someone struggling with memory loss, but […]
Is it time to take the keys? Driving and dementia
The road can be uncertain when your loved one is diagnosed with memory loss. Dementia, with the most common form being Alzheimer’s, is the general term used when memory loss, thinking, problem-solving deficits interfere with daily activities. One activity that needs to be monitored closely after a dementia diagnosis is driving. “It is normal as […]
Prevent or Overcome Burnout using the “Three R” Approach
By: Teri Elkins, MPH, CHES Health and Wellness Coordinator / Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator Everyone experiences stress. And, in short bursts it can have a positive impact on your health, such as helping you avoid danger or meet a deadline. It’s when we continually experience stress and for long period of time, you increase our […]
Sun Health Wellness Connecting Folks Virtually
Sun Health Wellness Connecting Folks Virtually Online class offerings and on demand courses available to keep those most vulnerable healthy Surprise, Ariz. (April 9, 2020) – In this COVID-19 time where social distancing is a must, especially for seniors and those with certain underlying conditions, Sun Health Wellness is offering its popular wellness classes to […]
Sun Health Foundation Announces the Warren D. Ruff Scholarship Fund
Sun Health Foundation Announces the Warren D. Ruff Scholarship Fund Continuing a Legacy of Learning, Personal Growth, and Caring for Others SURPRISE, AZ (March 27, 2020) – Sun Health Foundation proudly announces the establishment of the Warren D. Ruff Scholarship Fund for qualifying nurses and nursing candidates – at a time when it’s needed most […]
