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.
I Love You Salt....But You're Breaking My Heart
Dietitian Allison Tannenbaum recently shared her knowledge and expertise on CenterLight’s Facebook page. She spoke about the role of salt in a healthy diet and how to control your sodium intake. In this blog post, we go through some of the key points everyone should remember.
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).
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.
Horticulture Therapy
Gardening is a great activity for people of all ages and has many therapeutic benefits. At CenterLight Teamcare, Regional Day Health Center Director Christine Berkner leads participants in horticulture therapy.
Savor The Moment: Chocolate Meditation
When life is busy, finding a moment to yourself is something to savor. We detail a delicious and simple mindfulness meditation technique that only requires a small piece of chocolate, a quiet and comfortable space, and 5 minutes.
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.
In Her Own Words: Elyse’s Teamcare Caregiver Success Story
When CenterLight Allerton participant Betty Murray joined Teamcare 9 years ago, she struggled with chronic pain, as well as the realization that she needed long-term healthcare. Here, Betty’s daughter Elyse describes the impact that Teamcare has had on her mom’s life – as well as her own.
Meet Our Teamcare Participants: Betty Murray
Meet Betty Murray, a 74-year old artist and community organizer who has been a member of our Allerton site for over 9 years! Here, she shares her experience growing into "a better Betty" with Teamcare.
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!