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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We continue to learn more about the impact food has on the quality of life and fortunately, the ever growing array of food choices offers countless way to satisfy your palette and nutritional needs. Building on the expanded dining options are food service purveyors and in communities like Noble Horizons many meals seem more like
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Not only does June bring in the official start of Summer, but it’s the month we celebrate Gardening and National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month! Gardening offers many benefits to people of all ages, but especially for Seniors. It’s great for both mental and physical health and is a wonderful form of therapy and socialization.
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Are you a card-carrying AARP member? Maybe you are thinking of joining but aren’t sure it’s worth it? You probably know that your AARP membership benefits include discounts on an array of products, experiences and services from home and car insurance to tour packages and home security systems. But you may not realize how many — and
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Osteoporosis, meaning porous bones in Latin, is a condition that affects more than 53 million people in the USA. Normal, healthy bones have small honeycomb-like spaces inside of them, when the size of the spaces increases and causes the bone to lose strength and density making them weaker and thinner then you suffer from osteoporosis.
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This May, we’re talking about High Blood Pressure and everything you need to know! High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure reaches unhealthy levels as it passes through your blood vessels. The “pressure” is the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. The narrower your arteries are, the
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