Flu vaccines: Protect yourself and your family

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Flu vaccines: Protect yourself and your family

Adults over the age of 65 are at an increased risk of serious flu complications. Your best defense is to get vaccinated. Learn more about the flu vaccine.

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Hurricane 2024

Updated Oct. 8, 2024

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida Wednesday, Oct. 9. A state of emergency is in place for more than 50 Florida counties, including Osceola County.

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Reduce your risk of falling at home

While some falls that happen at home are caused by health-related issues such as poor eyesight, medication interactions and weakened muscles, many falls in the home happen because of environmental oversights and are easily preventable.

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A reason for hope: The COVID-19 vaccines

The COVID-19 vaccines are the most important tools we have to protect ourselves and our communities against COVID-19.

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Safety is our priority

We're committed to helping our senior communities and the people we serve feel safe and see their loved ones. All of our care settings have safety precautions and vaccination opportunities in place to protect residents, clients, employees and our communities.

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Tips to stay safe at home

Each year, thousands of people over 65 are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with items in their home that they use every day.

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Choose rehab therapy that’s focused on you

Occupational, physical, speech-language therapy available in variety of settings.

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The highest level of care through partnership

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Staying at home versus moving to assisted living

Making the move to assisted living can help your loved one lead a healthier, happier life. Learn the benefits of transitioning to a senior living community.

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COVID-19 FAQs: How can I tell if I have coronavirus?

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath.

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COVID-19 FAQs: What is social distancing?

Efforts can stop the spread and help everyone around you stay healthy.

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Send a note to residents with our free service

You can help our residents and staff feel loved by using Send a note to connect with someone at a Good Samaritan Society location.

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Good Samaritan Society provides new COVID-19 treatment [video]

When John Erickson tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 1, he was surprised.

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After COVID-19 vaccine: What are the side effects?

This week, Sanford Health and the Good Samaritan Society made history and breathed a collective sigh of relief.

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What kind of mask is best? Ask an infectious disease doctor

Wearing a mask is helpful in limiting the spread of COVID-19.

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COVID-19 FAQs: How do vaccines get developed and approved?

Scientists around the world raced to develop an effective vaccine to protect people from the coronavirus.

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Strokes and COVID-19: What you need to know about symptoms

During the pandemic, providers are seeing more strokes in individuals who are suffering from COVID-19.

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How to have a safe visit

To protect our residents, the Good Samaritan Society implemented visitor restrictions early on in the COVID-19 pandemic. While safety remains our priority, the precautions we’re taking allow our residents to have in-person visits.

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Managing mental well-being after COVID-19 quarantine

By now, it goes without saying: The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard.

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How to deal with difficult times

Living through a pandemic can take an emotional and mental toll on a person’s well-being. The Good Samaritan Society’s Greg Wilcox, senior pastor and vice president of mission integration, shares some insights for dealing with difficult times.

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Helpful tech tips for seniors

COVID-19 has made it necessary for everyone to become more tech savvy.

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Journaling can improve mental health and wellness

The COVID-19 pandemic is a difficult period of transition or change that has disrupted day-to-day activities. However, research shows that regularly writing down what’s on your mind can help you release emotions and make sense of what’s going on in your life. Journaling also can help improve your relationships with others, lower your blood pressure and decrease symptoms of depression.

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How You Can Help During COVID-19

If you would like to get involved and support our Good Samaritan Society communities during the pandemic, there’s a variety of ways you can help by donating funds, supplies or items for residents. You can also share encouragement by sending a note to a resident using our free online service. Explore all these opportunities below and know that you’re making a difference in the lives of others.

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COVID-19 FAQs: Do we need to wear face masks?

If you have to go to the grocery store, pharmacy or anywhere else where social distancing is tough, the CDC now recommends wearing a mask.

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Staying in touch when you can’t visit residents

During this time, as COVID-19 concerns restrict visitors for the health and safety of residents and employees, the Good Samaritan Society has ways to help family and friends brighten a resident’s day.

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Focus on your behaviors to relieve COVID-19 anxiety

If you’re feeling fearful or anxious about the coronavirus pandemic, that’s natural.

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Know the signs of elder abuse

Sources and additional resources: National Center on Elder Abuse, National Institute on Aging, Nursing Home Abuse Guide, CDC: Division of Violence Prevention