Golden LivingCenter – Hillcrest

• Low Carb Plant Sourced Diet Better Than Animal Sourced One

  Sep. 07, 2010

  If you want to live longer, you are better off on a low carb diet which is vegetable based, rather than one whose proteins are sourced from animals, according to a study involving 129,716 men and women published this week in the medical journal Annals of Internal Medicine...

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• Facts about hair transplants if you are bald or have thinning hair

  Sep. 04, 2010

  More from myOptumHealth More>> Facts about hair transplants if you are bald or have thinning hair Thinking about a hair transplant for baldness or thinning hair? Here are some things you'll need to keep in mind.

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• Why Fish Oils Work Swimmingly Against Diabetes

  Sep. 03, 2010

  Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance. The discovery could lead to development of a simple dietary remedy for many of the more than 23 million Americans suffering from diabetes and other conditions...

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LivingCenter Newsletter

• Welcome to Hillcrest

  Jul. 01, 2010

• Take Charge of Your Health!

  Jul. 01, 2010

  Anchored by a Congressional health education program, June has been designed as National Men's Health Month. The goal of this recognized month is to encourage men to become more active participants in their health care through health screening, preventative measures and better diet.

  Golden LivingCenter — Hillcrest supported National Men's Health Month by wearing blue on Wednesday, June 30. Men and women alike need to take care of their health.

• Golden LivingCenter — Hillcrest Respite Care

  Jul. 01, 2010

  The respite care services available at our Golden LivingCenters provide temporary relief for those who are taking care of a loved one at home, giving them the opportunity to rejuvenate, reduce stress and strengthen their ability to continue their caregiving role.

  Frequently Asked Questions

  What is the time limit for respite care?

  Our respite care residents are typically with us for a minimum of five nights, but longer stays are possible.

  How is respite care paid?

  It can be paid through Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance or private funds. Our business office will be happy to speak with you regarding your specific situation.

  What services will you provide to my loved one during respite care?

  Respite care residents share the same amenities, program and services that our LivingCenter residents enjoy, including: Nursing care and therapy services, recreational activities and socialization, nutritious meals and snacks, room service and maid service. Can my loved one's physician see them at the LivingCenter?

  Your loved one's physician can see them during their stay with us. Our LivingCenters also have attending physicians, as well as medical directors on staff.

  What information should I bring?

  Please provide a history and physical from your loved one's primary physician. If your loved one is on medications, we ask that you bring those as well.

  If you still have questions about respite care, please feel free to call the Director of Admissions.