CenterLight Teamcare Amityville Participant Sister Maryanna Euring, 82, is an accomplished Asian brush painter. Here, she shares ways this 2,000-year-old artform has impacted her life, especially in the age of COVID.
Frequently Used Words and Acronyms in PACE
In the 2nd installment of our Explainer Series on the CenterLight Teamcare blog, we are listing a number of the most often used words and acronyms in a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
All-Inclusive Care in Action: Cognitive Issues
“All-Inclusive Care for Cognitive Issues” is the 2nd installment of a series outlining how CenterLight Teamcare’s Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) helps manage and treat a full range of health issues that impact older adults and their families. This blog focuses on IDT members’ roles in helping participants with cognitive disorders.
Medicine or Candy?
Some vitamins or supplements look and taste exactly like candy. Even some adults cannot tell the difference! It is important to be aware of the differences and adverse effects if the medication is taken in a way that’s not prescribed.
Meet Our Participants: Yang Doonam
Meet Yang Doonam, who has been a participant at our Flushing center for 8 years! ! In 1988, Mr. Yang lost his leg in a car accident. Through Teamcare, he now enjoys physical therapy, exercise, and has learned to walk again.
The Interdisciplinary Team
CenterLight Teamcare delivers personalized care to participants through the combined talents, expertise and dedication of our Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). This blog post explains how the IDT helps them stay healthy and at home.
Provider Q&A: Dr. Lalit Patel
Based in Brooklyn, Internist Lalit Patel, MD, serves a largely Hispanic and African American patient base. Here, Dr. Patel answers questions about his five-year relationship with CenterLight, as well as the benefits of Teamcare for participants and for its community-based physicians.
Medication Safety
It is very important to take medications in the way that your doctor prescribed. CenterLight’s Directory of Pharmacy Julia Shamis offers some tips and reminders for taking your medication responsibly.
Living to Eat
"The most important thing about food is that it should be enjoyed!" --Avram Altman, MS, RD, Director of Nutrition Services at CenterLight Health System.
At CenterLight, we believe that it's possible to make meals delicious and culturally appropriate while making all necessary accommodations for dietary and health needs.
Meet our Teamcare Participants: Irene Weinberg
Meet Irene Weinberg, a participant at Teamcare Wallerstein who has lived in the Bronx her whole life! When Irene realized she needed additional support as she grew older, she discovered CenterLight. Since joining 2 years ago, her life began to turn around for the better.
Meet Our Teamcare Participants: Nilda Lugo
Meet Nilda Lugo, a CenterLight Teamcare participant who has been at our Wallerstein site for over 10 years! Nilda's relationship to Teamcare started when her mother was part of the program, years before Nilda joined herself. Here, she shares how Teamcare has allowed her to remain independent and happy as she ages!