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Prioritizing Mental Health as a Universal Human Right

By: Neltada Charlemagne, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PHN, BHC

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Outsmart Unplanned Medical Costs: 10 Steps for Managing the Unexpected

Older adults can safeguard themselves from the physical, mental and emotional toll of unexpected medical costs.

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Optum Care Network – Monarch and Landmark Health bring care to you at home.

Optum Care Network – Monarch has teamed up with Landmark to deliver in-home medical care to members with multiple chronic conditions.

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Optum Care Network – Utah and Landmark Health bring care to you at home.

Optum Care Network – Utah has teamed up with Landmark to deliver in-home medical care to members with multiple chronic conditions.

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Recognizing and Raising Awareness for Suicide Prevention Month

By: Chris Morris, MSPAS, PA-C, Behavioral Health Consultant

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Meeting the health care needs of older adults

Home-based medical care may be the winning prescription for our growing senior population.

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Optum Care Network — Kansas and Missouri and Landmark Health bring care to you at home.

Optum Care Network — Kansas and Missouri has teamed up with Landmark to deliver in-home medical care to members with multiple chronic conditions.

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Mental health equity for all and how to help close the gap

By: Stephanie A. Patterson, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, BHC

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The importance of mental health and how Landmark can help

Every May, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month.

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Recognizing the impact of advance care planning on National Healthcare Decisions Day

On April 16, we recognize National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD).

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Optum Care Network of Oregon and Landmark Health bring care to you at home.

Optum Care Network of Oregon has teamed up with Landmark to deliver in-home medical care to members with multiple chronic conditions.

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Social Work Breaks Barriers

The month of March is a time we celebrate the social work profession.

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What It’s Like Going Door to Door to Care for Our Community

Landmark physicians and care team members are going door to door conducting home visits to address the social determinants of health in the Detroit area. Dr. Gale Darnell shares her experience of community care from the sidewalks.

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Landmark Health Now Available in Connecticut!

Advantage Plus Network–Connecticut, a partnership of Optum and Hartford HealthCare, has teamed up with Landmark to deliver in-home medical care to members with multiple chronic conditions.

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How to Limit Grocery Costs

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A Dietician's Top Tips for Holiday Events—Ideas to Use Today

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Why You Shouldn't Delay Scheduling Your Primary Care Provider Visit

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Feeling lonely? Talk about it

Written by: Suzanne Meyer, LCSW, CCM

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Preparing for Long Winter Days with a Plan Helps All of Us

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Optum Care Network Washington and Landmark Health bring care to you at home.

Optum Care Network Washington has teamed up with Landmark to deliver in-home medical care to members with multiple chronic conditions.

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Stay Home for the Holidays

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National Family Caregivers Month

By Erin Hayter, MSW, LICSW, SW Supervisor

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How caregivers can support themselves and those living with Alzheimer’s

Tips and resources to support the millions of U.S. Alzheimer’s caregivers

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Following a Healthy Diet for Diabetes

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Stay Safe with Vaccines

Learn the benefits of the flu shot.

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Make Mental Health a Priority for All

October 10, 2022 is World Mental Health Day.

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Time and Talent to Spare? Consider Volunteering

Donating your experience and labor to charitable groups is a good way to build community and even improve your health

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Tips to Age Healthfully: 6 Things You Can Do Today

Daily walks, phone calls, and one healthy meal are small steps that immediately feel good.

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Women In Medicine Month: Katrina Booth, MD

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Understanding and Reducing Fall Hazards

In adults over age 65, falls are a significant cause of death and injury, and result in 3 million emergency room visits each year.

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Raising Awareness: National Suicide Prevention Month

By: Dr. Philip Ofori-Yentumi, MSN, PMHNP; OH/KY Behavioral Health Consultant

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Healthy Nutrition and Exercise Plans for Seniors

September is Healthy Aging Month. Read about nutrition and exercise plans that support healthy aging.

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Get to Know Your Local Pharmacist

Pharmacists provide valuable information and should be considered important members of your health care team

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A Glimpse into the Work of a Landmark Physician Assistant

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of an in-home medical care provider looks like? Physician assistant Lauren Johnson provides medical care to Landmark patients – in their homes in Albany, NY.

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Summer Heat Safety: Hydration Tips and Resources

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Caregiving for a Parent: More Partnership Than Role Reversal

Caring for an aging parent requires adaptability, patience and self-care

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Navigating Hard Conversations: How to Tell an Aging Loved One It’s Time to Stop Driving

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Overcoming Your Bias Against Aging Can Improve Your Life

Becca Levy of Yale University says we can fix even deeply rooted negative views about aging, which many of us do not see in ourselves

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Tips to Stay Safe in Summer Months

Heat-related illness can be prevented. Learn these 4 simple steps you can take to keep from falling ill during hot summer months.

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Alzheimer's and Dementia: Why Ageism Can Impact Your Important Diagnosis

Aging is an inevitable and beautiful part of the human experience. Still, society treats growing older as something to be feared or avoided. With ageism, we assume that mental decline is a part of getting older, so it's hard to tell dementia from normal brain function in ourselves and others.

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Patient Story: Patty

Learn what having in-home medical care has meant to Landmark patient, Patty.

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Together for Mental Health: Mental Health Awareness Month

Landmark recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month.

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Diabetes-Friendly Recipe: Greek Bean Salad

Try this simple diabetes-friendly recipe!

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5 safety checks to add to your spring cleaning

Quick safety updates give you peace of mind all year.

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It’s True: Treating Mental Health Issues Improves the Success of Chronic Disease Treatments

Integrated physical medicine and behavioral health improve patient outcomes and create better patient care.

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Depression is Never Inevitable

The 7 key messages this psychiatrist emphasizes to patients struggling with depression

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Understanding and Addressing Your Behavioral Health Care Needs: Anxiety

Shanira Griffith, LCSW, Landmark social work manager, shares tips on what symptoms to look out for and tips for managing anxiety.

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Understanding and Addressing Your Behavioral Health Care Needs: Depression

Shanira Griffith, LCSW, Landmark social work manager, shares tips what symptoms to look out for and tips for managing depression.

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Strength Training is Magic for People Over 50

Here’s how you can keep doing it safely

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Social Work Supports Independence

Landmark social worker Lena Johnson discusses how social workers advocate for patient independence. By: Lena Johnson, MSW, LICSW, Social Work Supervisor

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Why Managing All Chronic Conditions is Critical to Your Heart

Other Chronic Disease Management Directly Impacts Your Heart Health

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The Greatest Gift for Your Parent? Ask What They Want

Sometimes, adult children think they know what's best for their parents. That's not always the case.

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5 Tips to Help Loved Ones Manage Their Medications

How to help your loved one manage their medications.

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Landmark Health Available in Ohio!

Providing in-home medical care for eligible UnitedHealthcare members with multiple chronic conditions, at no additional cost.

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Landmark Health Available in Kansas, Oregon, and Washington!

Providing in-home medical care for eligible UnitedHealthcare members with multiple chronic conditions, at no additional cost.

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Healthy Habits for the New Year: 3 Easy Steps

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Make it a healthy life.

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Keeping your patients home for the holidays and beyond

Landmark brings care into the home 365, including holidays.

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How to Handle Loneliness

Learn how to reduce loneliness and social isolation.

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Holiday Gift Ideas From a 93-Year-Old Great-Grandmother

Socks, slippers and boxes of candy aren't nearly as precious as simple gifts of time — even virtually

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Tips to Managing Winter Blues

Oh, those Winter Blues. Tips to managing stress and depression.

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When Family Traditions End — and How to Start New Ones

There may be sadness at the loss of traditions, but it can also be an opportunity to find meaning in new experiences

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Keeping your loved ones home for the holidays and beyond

Landmark helps keep patients home over the holidays.

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Returning home from the hospital?

Learn why it’s important to have a post-discharge visit from your Landmark provider.

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Landmark Patient and War Hero: Ernest Young

Landmark thanks all those who have served our country.

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Raising Awareness: National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

This article was written by Karen Pyott, MSW, LICSW, Regional Director of Social Work and Karyn Spetz, LMSW

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Why All Health Care Providers Need to Be Age-Friendly

Older adults will outnumber children by 2034 and yet the U.S. health care system is not focused on older patient's very specific needs

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Exercise Is a Powerful Tool to Help Fight Dementia. But Which Type Is Best?

Yoga, pilates, HIIT and weight lifting are all good, but some are better at slowing cognitive decline

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What to Do When You Feel Like You Can't Do Anything

My three suggestions after being immobilized due to ankle surgery

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10 Choices That Can Help You Live Longer

An expert's advice on ways to take advantage of 'the longevity revolution'

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Raising Awareness: National Suicide Prevention Month

This article was written by Maura F. DeWandler, MSN, APRN; WNY Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Behavioral Health Manager

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Caregiver Video Series: Tips to safely helping your loved ones

Four videos share tips for caregivers.

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Dementia-Friendly ‘Apartment’ Showcases Safer Home Design

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America unveils a full-scale apartment space customized for people with dementia

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Your Guide to the 4 Most Common Types of Dementia

How dementia research and care advances are helping patients live better lives

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When Communication Styles Divide Aging Parents and Adult Children

Some parents might embrace 'errors of omission' to maintain independence

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Community Groups Provide Caregiver Support

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3 Best Ways to Remain Independent As You Age

The 'Friends Talk Money' podcast hosts on aging in place successfully

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A Senior Move Manager's Personal Lessons in Downsizing

Downsizing reflections from the author of 'Squint: Re-visioning the Second Half of Life'

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Behavioral Health Support as Part of Comprehensive Care

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Sun Protection and Safety Tips for Seniors

July is UV Safety Month. Stay safe in the summer sun with these tips.

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How to Stay Hydrated and Why It’s Important

July is Hydration Awareness Month.

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10 Things Every Woman Should Do to Protect Her Heart

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, but it often goes undetected until it's too late

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You’re Never Too Old to Fall in Love With a New Exercise

When injury forces us to break up for a while with our favorite activity

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

This article was written by Tanni Bromley, Regional Director of Behavioral Health

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Landmark Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

Download our teaching sheet below to learn about depression and ways you can seek help.

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How Naps Can Keep You Happy and Healthy

Strategic naps can restore and refresh us, lower our stress and even spark creativity

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Patient Story: Landmark Saved My Life

Landmark patient Craig shares how a call to Landmark may have saved his life.

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Two Easy Steps to Help Manage Your Stress

Landmark social workers Nanette McLain, LCSW, MPA and Cathy Turner, LCSWA share tips for stress management.

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The Brain in Your Belly

Is “pandemic" gut pain making you miserable? How to get your digestive distress under control.

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Diabetes Snacks: This or That?

Landmark dietitians share healthy snack options for those with diabetes.

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Five Tips for Healthy Eyes

March is National Save Your Vision Month.

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Landmark Celebrates Social Workers

March is National Social Work Month.

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9 Ways to Extend the Time You Spend Living Independently

Take these steps to stay in your home or community as long as possible

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Caring for your Kidneys

Download our Fall Newsletter below.

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How to Reclaim Your Independence After a Health Crisis

Three simple exercises that will help you recover

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The Basics of Atrial Fibrillation

February is Heart Disease Awareness Month.

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Caregiver Story: Selling the Childhood Home

February 19, 2021 is National Caregiver's Day

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Celebrating Black History Month: Dr. Daniel Hale Williams

Dr. Williams is celebrated as a medical pioneer and advocate.

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Understanding Heart Failure

February is #HeartDiseaseAwarenessMonth.

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Landmark 2020 Caregiver Award Recipient

Blanca Castillo is named the recipient of the 2020 Landmark Caregiver Award.

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Have You Gotten Your COVID-19 Vaccine?

Answers to commonly asked questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.