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10/12/2026

It's National Case Management Week! 👏
If a loved one has ever been discharged from a hospital, a case manager made that happen — arranging the equipment, the follow-ups, the home care, and answering the hundred questions your family didn't know to ask.
They rarely get thanked. So this week: thank you. 💙
Tag or name a case manager, discharge planner, or social worker who helped your family. We'd love to see them recognized.

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day. 💙 Here's something families don't always expect: mental health is part of home heal...
10/09/2026

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day. 💙 Here's something families don't always expect: mental health is part of home health.
After a hospital stay, older adults often face a hard stretch — less mobility, less social contact, sometimes grief or fear about what comes next. Depression in older adults doesn't always look like sadness. It can look like fatigue, loss of appetite, confusion, or “just not bouncing back.”
Our medical social workers are part of the team for exactly this: connecting families to counseling and community resources, assessing caregiver strain, and making sure emotional recovery gets the same attention as physical recovery. And our pharmacist watches for medications that can contribute to low mood.
If someone you love hasn't seemed like themselves since coming home — that's worth a conversation, not a wait-and-see. 💙

It's Falls Prevention Awareness Week — and the first day of fall! 🍁 Perfect timing to fall-proof a loved one's home:▪ Br...
09/22/2026

It's Falls Prevention Awareness Week — and the first day of fall! 🍁 Perfect timing to fall-proof a loved one's home:
▪ Brighter bulbs in hallways and stairs (vision changes with the season's shorter days)
▪ Secure or remove loose rugs and cords
▪ Grab bars in the bathroom, handrails on ALL stairs
▪ Non-slip shoes indoors — socks on hardwood are a hazard
▪ Ask the doctor or pharmacist: “Could any of these medications cause dizziness?”
Falls are common — but they are NOT a normal part of aging. Share this with a caregiver. 💛

Today is World Alzheimer's Day. 💜 To every family caring for someone with dementia: we see how much love (and how much w...
09/21/2026

Today is World Alzheimer's Day. 💜 To every family caring for someone with dementia: we see how much love (and how much work) goes into every single day.
One practical tip from our pharmacist: if a loved one with memory changes seems suddenly more confused, ask the doctor or pharmacist to review their medications — including over-the-counter sleep aids and allergy medicines. Some common products can make confusion worse.
You are not alone in this. 💜

September is Sepsis Awareness Month — and knowing the signs saves lives. ⏰ Think TIME:T — Temperature: higher or lower t...
09/18/2026

September is Sepsis Awareness Month — and knowing the signs saves lives. ⏰ Think TIME:
T — Temperature: higher or lower than normal
I — Infection: signs or symptoms of an infection
M — Mental decline: confused, sleepy, hard to rouse
E — Extremely ill: severe pain, discomfort, “I feel like I might die”
Sepsis is a medical emergency. If you see these signs — especially in an older adult recovering from an infection, surgery, or hospitalization — call 911 and say the words “I'm concerned about sepsis.”
Save and share this post. It's the kind of thing you hope you never need. ❤️

09/17/2026

🍂 Vaccine season is here — and for adults 65+, timing and the right versions matter.
This fall, older adults should talk with their doctor or pharmacist about the flu shot (higher-dose versions are designed for 65+), the updated COVID-19 vaccine, RSV vaccination if they haven't had it, and whether they're current on pneumococcal vaccines.
One conversation with the doctor or pharmacist can cover all four. 💬 Have questions about which ones a loved one needs? Drop them below or give us a call — we love this stuff

09/15/2026

September is Healthy Aging Month! 🍂 Aging well isn't about luck — it's built on habits. Our team's five pillars:
1️⃣ Keep moving — strength and balance protect independence
2️⃣ Stay connected — loneliness affects health as much as many chronic conditions
3️⃣ Eat for energy — protein matters more as we age
4️⃣ Keep up with checkups and vaccines
5️⃣ Review medications every year — lists grow, and not every medication should stay
Which pillar are you working on this month? Tell us below ⬇️

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜We pause to remember every life lost to overdose, and to wrap our hearts...
08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜

We pause to remember every life lost to overdose, and to wrap our hearts around the families and friends who miss them. If that's you — we see you, and your loved one's story matters.

Overdose can touch any family. Three things every household can do:
▪ Store medications safely — especially opioids and sleep or anxiety medications, out of sight and reach.

▪ Clear out what's no longer needed — most pharmacies and many police stations have free, anonymous take-back boxes.
▪ Know that naloxone (Narcan) saves lives — it's available at pharmacies without a prescription, and it's worth having if anyone in your home uses opioid medication for any reason.

If you or someone you love is struggling, free and confidential help is available anytime: SAMHSA's helpline at 1-800-662-4357, or call/text 988.
Tonight, we light a candle with the rest of the world. 💜

Happy Independence Day!
07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!

In observance of Juneteenth, our office will be closed.
06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, our office will be closed.

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Alexandria, VA
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