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 […]
Sun Health Wellness Launches ‘LiveWell Learning’
SURPRISE, ARIZ. (Oct. 8, 2020) – Throughout 2020, virtually every aspect of our lives has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the many positives that has occurred is that so many people are focused on taking care of their health, both physically and emotionally, while also striving to stay safe. This is why […]
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 […]
Cognitive Decline Affects Everyone: Make a Resolution to Improve Your Outcome
Just about everyone will experience some sort of changes in their memory as they age. But, growing research shows that the brain doesn’t take one aging path. Instead, many criteria can influence how and why your brain ages. That means that occasionally losing your keys or forgetting what day it is doesn’t always indicate that […]
Subtle Signs and Risk Factors of Prediabetes You Shouldn’t Ignore
According to the CDC, 1 in 3 adults have prediabetes, yet 90 percent have no idea. With no intervention, many people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years, per the CDC. It’s possible to have prediabetes with no clear symptoms, making it hard to identify until type 2 diabetes develops. But, in […]
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 […]
