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Understanding Diabetes

March 23, 2021

Ten percent of the U.S. population has been diagnosed with diabetes, not including those who have been identified as pre-diabetic. This disease is non-discriminatory and affects all social, economic and ethnic backgrounds. March 23rd is designated as Diabetes Alert Day. Understand risks for this disease and learn how to address symptoms or seek treatment. DIABETES […]

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Support For A Loved One During Transition

March 15, 2021

Support and continuity of social ties is important when a Senior transitions hoping to continue their Quality of Life in a new setting. Established networks of friends and family are instinctive venues for loving advice, companionship and support. The assistance and encouragement found in these circles are reliable steps to a Senior’s successful transition. Bridge […]

The Truth About Elder Abuse

March 8, 2021

One in ten adults over the age of 60 experience elder abuse in the United States Sadly, less than 8% of these incidents are reported. The physical and mental limitations of aging adults make them easy targets while a lifetime accumulation of financial assets makes them attractive victims. We all need to learn and recognize […]

Vaccines and Seniors

February 22, 2021

Vaccines have always been a high priority for Seniors and their loved ones. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has further demonstrated the importance of vaccines in preventing the spread of deadly disease. A vaccine is embedded with microorganisms the same as or similar to the disease. When administered, the vaccine stimulates the immune system to create […]

Healthy Hearts for Seniors

February 12, 2021

Seniors have a higher risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack as advancing age creates a natural thickening in the heart’s chamber walls. Increased stress or unusual physical activity in Seniors cause irregular heart rhythms as blood pressure rises. According to the American College of Cardiology “… 90% of stroke risk is due to […]

Cancer: Signs and Symptoms in Seniors

February 5, 2021

Cancer Signs and Symptoms February 4th, World Cancer Day, is much more than honoring those who have lost their lives to cancer. The 2021 theme “I am and I will” inspires a call-to-action, a focus on raising the awareness of cancer, its symptoms, and impacts. Today we are asked to make a commitment to promote ongoing research, make a donation and start being a part of cancer education. Sixty percent of cancer diagnoses occur in the 65 and […]

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