Swope Ridge Geriatric Center

The only long-term care safety-net provider focused on restoring quality of life and well-being for residents in the urban core.

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Donations are welcome! We appreciate all your help in helping us provide for your loved ones. All donations go towards areas that need it. For more info, call 816-333-2700.

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How do I know if a geriatric evaluation is needed?

A request for geriatric evaluation is appropriate any time there are ongoing or periodic signs of:
Depression
Social isolation
Incontinence

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January is the month of National Glaucoma Awareness. More than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, according to the World Health Organization.

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"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Happy Martin Luther King Day! ❤️

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SRGC appreciates any donations you can contribute. All donations go towards areas that need it most. Thank you for your continuous support.

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Why Swope?

Since 1957, Swope Ridge has been meeting the long-term, rehabilitative, and elder care needs of Kansas City's most underserved population.

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SRGC's staff can help to identify the best and most cost-effective resources available in the community.

Call us at 816-333-2700 or visit our website https://t.co/yZJbus7iBJ to learn more about our services.

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10 early signs to look for when your loved one is experiencing Alzheimer’s symptoms, per https://t.co/F6igT54Bft.

If your loved one is experiencing these symptoms, visit our website to learn more and request a geriatric evaluation.

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Facts & Myths about Covid 19.

MYTH: COVID-19 vaccines cause variants.

FACT: COVID-19 vaccines do not create or cause variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. Instead, COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent new variants from emerging.

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It's National Trivia Day!!

Swope wants to know... Which is the largest, strongest, and longest bone of the body?

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New Year, Same Mission! Here at Swope Ridge, we want to do more than minimize suffering, we seek to create an amazing well-being for each member of the underserved urban core.

What were some our your New Years Resolutions…. Drop Below!

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IT'S NEW YEAR'S EVE! Do you have any New Year's resolutions?

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WHY SWOPE WEDNESDAY

PALLIATIVE CARE is medical care that focuses on patients with serious illnesses. The specialists that make up the SRGC team are trained to provide patients with relief from pain and other symptoms of their diagnosis, regardless of the disease or its stage.

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FRIDAY GAME NIGHT! Time to “play” off some of that turkey!

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING from the Swope Ridge family to your family! 🧡

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Patient Highlight -Terry Rainey 💙💚

Rainey has been a resident with Swope Ridge since January 2020. Following a severe car accident in 1988, Rainey was left with 2 broken legs and numerous other severe injuries. Soon after, he came to Swope Ridge for care.

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FRIDAY GAME NIGHT … navigate your way to game night 🎲

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“Why Swope?” Wednesday: Experience & Excellence. Swope Ridge has over 100 years of healthcare experience, which brings a wide array of knowledge to caring for your loved ones. We strive for excellence.

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HAPPY WORLD KINDNESS DAY 💙🌏💚

Kindness comes in many appreciated forms - a smile, a listening ear, a cup of coffee, a paid toll … lend your own special kindness today and make the world a happier place.

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