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You Are Never Too Old to Start a New Hobby

You Are Never Too Old to Start a New Hobby

Jun 4, 2019 by April Cowperthwait Topic: Senior Health Care

The phrase “I’m too old” should never be a part of your lexicon if you’re talking about starting a...

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How Do Older Couples Benefit from Being in Assisted Living

How Do Older Couples Benefit from Being in Assisted Living

May 29, 2019 by Susan Abercrombie Topic: Senior Housing

One aspect of senior assisted living that many older couples wonder about is whether or not senior...

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Takeaways from a Real Life Assisted Living Scenario

Takeaways from a Real Life Assisted Living Scenario

Apr 24, 2019 by Susan Abercrombie Topic: Senior Living

Kicking off the “assisted living conversation” with an older loved one can be a draining and...

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Diet Sodas Could Raise Your Senior Mom’s Risk for Stroke

Diet Sodas Could Raise Your Senior Mom’s Risk for Stroke

Mar 31, 2019 by Lana Barrett Topic: Senior Health Care

If your senior mom enjoys drinking diet sodas regularly, she may want to pay attention to some new...

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5 Questions to Ask When Considering Assisted Living

5 Questions to Ask When Considering Assisted Living

Mar 22, 2019 by Susan Abercrombie Topic: Downsizing for Seniors, Senior Housing, Senior Living

Starting the process of finding an assisted living community means you’re going to have a lot of...

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Being Socially Active Can Help Your Senior Mom Age Well

Being Socially Active Can Help Your Senior Mom Age Well

Mar 19, 2019 by Lana Barrett Topic: Advice for Caregivers, Senior Health Care

As we age, normal changes in our bodies and brains can make it more difficult to get out and...

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New Treatment for Stroke Patients May Prevent Alzheimer’s Proteins from Growing

New Treatment for Stroke Patients May Prevent Alzheimer’s Proteins from Growing

Mar 15, 2019 by Lana Barrett Topic: Alzheimer's and Dementia, Senior Health Care

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that is responsible for more than half the...

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8 Common Health Concerns for Seniors

8 Common Health Concerns for Seniors

Mar 13, 2019 by Lana Barrett Topic: Senior Health Care, Senior Living

As we age, our bodies change. The health conditions that people are more likely to suffer from...

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Living with an Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis

Living with an Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis

Mar 9, 2019 by Michelle Kelley Topic: Alzheimer's and Dementia, Senior Health Care

Getting an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis is life-changing. It can be difficult and cause feelings...

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Diabetes Sends More Seniors to the ER Than Any Other Disease

Diabetes Sends More Seniors to the ER Than Any Other Disease

Mar 6, 2019 by April Cowperthwait Topic: Senior Health Care

Senior adults are more likely to end up in the emergency room than younger adults. Seniors who...

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