Last Updated on May 17, 2025
The Residents’ Council Health Services Committee shares common issues regarding health that can benefit our residents.
Stay Independent: Learn More About Fall Prevention
Stay Independent Learn more about fall prevention. 1 in 4 people 65 and older falls each year. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/steadi Falls can lead to a loss of independence, but they are preventable.Four Things You Can Do to Prevent Falls: 1. Speak up. -...
Heart Attack Deaths Have Fallen 89% Since 1970, But …, by Stephen Schimpff, MD
by Stephen Schimpff MD, MACP
Time to celebrate? Yes, but with some major caveats
Tick Bites
Tick bite information submitted by the Health Services Committee: (1) Article “Everything You Wanted to Know about Ticks but were
Afraid to Ask” By Joeseph Gagliardi, Health Services Committee and (2) Poster
Articles and Books by Dr. Stephen Schimpff
We are presenting Dr. Stephen Schimpff’s articles with his permission. A Charlestown resident, he is a quasi-retired physician, academic medical center CEO, professor & researcher. He is also the author of six health & wellness books. Click on this link to see...
Medication Disposal Day May 19
Charlestown’s Medication Disposal Day Monday, May 19, 2025 1 – 3 PM Fireside Lounge | Cross Creek Lobby Check your closet for outdated or no longer used prescription medicines.NO SHARPS OR NEEDLESResidents and staff can bring medications, in clear plastic bags if...