August is National Immunization Month (NIAM). NIAM is a yearly observance in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages from infants to elderly. The goal of NIAM is to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases. If COVID has taught us anything, it’s just […]
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1 in 3 adults in the U.S. serves as a caregiver, meaning they provide support to a loved one in need of assistance. While this is a very important role that can be tremendously rewarding, it’s also important to understand that caregiving can be physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. Caregivers often put their own needs and desires aside while caring
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Finding the right senior living community for you or a loved one can be intimidating, as we wrote in a recent blog post which you can read here. However, once you’ve gathered all your information and, narrowed down your list of communities that meet your needs, you’ll want to start touring communities to make sure it’s a good fit. Touring
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As we get older, our bodies don’t respond the way they used to. Sleep wrong and you have a stiff neck for a week. Reach for something on a shelf and you feel your shoulder make a weird noise. Bend over to grab something off the floor, and you throw out your back. The scenarios
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Whether you are starting the search for a senior living community for yourself or a loved one out of curiosity, a need has arisen, or you just want a plan in place, you’ve come to the right place. Reading this article is a great first step as you begin your search. Below are some simple tips to help you prepare for what’s
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Did you know that as we age, we become less cautious about the effects of the sun on our skin and bodies? Many seniors think that since they haven’t gotten skin cancer yet, they won’t, and that it can take decades to develop. Mickey Mantle, the famous baseball player, died of cancer at the age of
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Each year millions of adults over the age of 65 suffer a fall, and many end up sustaining serious injuries that negatively impact their functioning, mobility, and quality of life. In some situations, such as a broken hip, the injury could put them at increased risk of death. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that falls
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“Alexa, remind me to call Dr. Smith tomorrow to schedule a follow up appointment.” Smart home devices are no longer only for the tech advanced. Today, smart home devices help millions of Americans do everything from get the latest weather to help with homework! Smart home devices can offer many benefits to seniors as well
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Hamish Lutris is well-known for his mastery of history and the many exceptionally engaging classes he has taught over the years, including the history of flight, WWII, the 1960s and countless others. One topic, however, has remained elusive and that is the story of Hamish Lutris! “It’s really a roundabout route, with the addition of
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June 17-24 is known as National Nursing Assistants Week or National CNA week which started back in 1977 as a way to show appreciate to all the CNA’s for their hard work and dedication to the nursing profession. The certified nursing assistant profession officially began around the time of World War I when there was
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