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Taking Care of Your Brain

June 7, 2021

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is this June and when the “Longest Day” (www.alz.org) Fundraising Event is held. The facts and myths of this disease are highlighted in June and healthy brain activities are encouraged. Today fifty million people are living with Alzheimer’s or another form of Dementia. Alzheimer’s Disease Four hundred or more types […]

Social Media Best Practices for Seniors

May 24, 2021

Connection to the outside world and companionship has always been important to Seniors. A population suddenly thrown into isolation by the recent pandemic created a platform for technological use. Innovations began to bridge the gap between families and their loved ones while Seniors became the fastest-growing demographic on the internet. Social media has helped to […]

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Medical Technology and You

May 19, 2021

Medical Technology Medical professionals now have the technology to provide cares to those who find it difficult to access care. Telemedicine (Telehealth), the most recent advancement in medical technology has grown in popularity as a response to the social restrictions of the 2020 Pandemic. Each state regulates and licenses the professionals integrating Telehealth. Federal and […]

The Importance of Nursing in Elder Care

May 6, 2021

Often Nurses are the unsung heroes of the medical profession. Today, marks National Nurses Day, a day to recognize the important role nurses play in caring for the growing Senior population. A rapid rise in the age group of those over 65 demonstrates an increased need for nurses, especially in gerontology. Care and Treatment Expanded […]

Losing A Spouse

April 26, 2021

A spouse who has provided a deep and profound love for many years is irreplaceable. Lifelong partners who have shared the joys and challenges of a long marriage grieve deeply after the death of a spouse. Although there are no substitutes for love, ways exist to help adjust after losing a spouse. Grieve Properly Process […]

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Financial Security And The Senior

April 16, 2021

Every Senior hopes to enjoy Quality of Life and having financial security makes this goal possible. The following suggestions address controlling debt, planning for retirement, protecting financial investments, and more. ADVICE FOR RETIREMENT The goal of retirement is to be self-supporting without receiving a steady income. Although this may seem overwhelming, approaches exist to help […]

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