Starting a new exercise regimen, even those as beneficial as yoga, can be tough at any age, but for an older adult, it can be especially intimidating. For those who are out of shape or dealing with health conditions it can be downright scary. A beginner’s yoga class can be a great way to stay …
Post acute care takes a holistic approach. In Greek, “Holos” means wholeness. From the Greek root, holism is thus to do with the whole unit rather than as a sum of its individual parts. It follows naturally, then, that holistic care is about caring for the whole human being. When it comes to healthcare, especially rehabilitative …
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Most people equate December with the holidays – and rightfully so – but December is also a great month to spend some time on hobbies like reading and writing. In fact, the whole month of December is known as Read a New Book Month, and December 7th is National Letter Writing Day! While the pandemic will …
While everyone is a potential online scamming target and victim, seniors are a primary target. In fact, 20% of Americans who are over 65 have been financially taken advantage of and over 80% of telemarketing scams prey on victims over the age of 60. Scammers gravitate to an opportunity like moths to a flame. People across …
Social interaction is a key component of healthy aging. Beyond a cup of coffee, there are many ways for older adults to remain socially connected, among them volunteering, adult education, new hobbies, and volunteering which is an excellent way to stay connected to one’s community and to give back. There are not only documented medical …
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Whether you are new to Medicare or have been enrolled for several years, it’s important to understand that Medicare plans change from year to year. The best time to join a Medicare health or drug plan is when you first get Medicare. Signing up when you’re first eligible can help you avoid paying a lifetime …
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Strokes are very common, in fact, they are the leading cause of disability in the US and the fifth leading cause of death. A stroke occurs when oxygen and nutrients are unable to reach the brain because of a blood clot or ruptured artery. When brain cells are starved of oxygen, they die, and the function …
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For a decade, starting in his early 50s, John Stanton felt as though he was walking on hot, burning coals. His ankles ached and throbbed, his feet were always tingling and, at times, all his toes felt as if they were being cut with glass. “For years doctors told me that these sensations were caused …
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Pain had become a part of daily life for the Tri-Corner area’s voice Marshall Miles. “I have had what doctors call over-pronated ankles since I was a child,” he says. “So I have dealt with pain in that area of my body for most of my life.” Over-pronation is commonly defined as a prolonged flattening …
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Kay Carlucci exudes positive energy and an infectious joie de vivre, traits that have helped her quickly acclimate to Noble Horizons. Though she and her husband, Arthur, moved to the area and to their Noble Horizons Cobble apartment just over a year ago, she’s fully immersed in her new life, despite the arrival of COVID …
