Golden LivingCenter - Shippenville

• Well: Why Patients Can't Sleep at the Hospital

  Sep. 07, 2011

  Sleep is necessary for healing, but the drama of fractured sleep plays out night after night in hospitals everywhere.
  
  

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• Drugs Beat Stents Against Stroke Recurrence in Study

  Sep. 07, 2011

  A new government-funded study found that aggressive use of cardiovascular drugs is much more effective in preventing a recurrence of stroke than deploying a stent to prop open narrowed arteries in the brain.

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• Side benefit of statin drug includes lower infection rates

  Sep. 07, 2011

  Some people must be asking themselves: Is there nothing statins can't do? New research suggests that atorvastin (Lipitor) is not only successful at reducing the risk of coronary heart disease and heart attacks, but also reduces the risk of acquiring a potentially fatal infectious disease.

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LivingCenter Newsletter

• Welcome to Golden LivingCenter–Clarion

  Oct. 01, 2011

  Golden LivingCenter–Clarion provides quality health care for up to 120 residents, including those needing skilled nursing, rehabilitative services, as well as 37 residents needing a personal care secured dementia unit or a personal care community for their home. Golden LivingCenter–Clarion has been part of the Golden Living family since 2006. The facility has been proud to serve our community since 1966.

  Services Include:

  • Short-Term Rehab/Long Term Rehab
  • Personal Care Secured Dementia Unit
  • Personal Care Unit
  • Respite Stays
  • Six-day-a-week Therapy Services
  • Speech Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Daily Activities
  • Enhanced Dining
  • 24-Hour Nursing Care

• Alzheimer's Association Support Groups

  Oct. 01, 2011

  The Alzheimer's Association Support Group hosted by Golden LivingCenter– Clarion and Golden LivingCenter– Shippenville are held on the last Thursday of every month. The group meets at 6 p.m. at the Shippenville facility. For more information, please call Laura Miller, Social Service Director at Golden LivingCenter– Shippenville at (814) 226-5660, or Mary Diamond, Personal Care Administrator at Golden LivingCenter–Clarion at (814) 226-6380.

• Protein Helps Seniors Preserve Muscle

  Oct. 01, 2011

  We know that exercise is vital for retaining muscle tissue as we age. However, recent studies have highlighted the importance of dietary protein as well. Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston found that even physically active seniors had about 26 pounds less muscle mass than younger people. This indicates that exercise alone won't prevent muscle loss. Adequate dietary protein can help seniors preserve their muscles and stay strong.

  How much? The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends about seven grams of protein a day for every 20 pounds you weigh.

  What foods? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the highest quality proteins come from animal sources—fish, poultry, meat, eggs and dairy. These are "complete" proteins, meaning they contain all the amino acids your body needs to build muscle. Vegetarians can combine complementary proteins, such as those in beans and rice, to form complete proteins.

  Any risks? Eating foods high in saturated fat can raise cholesterol levels, so choose lean meats and low-fat dairy products.