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Animal Therapy for Dementia

May 15, 2019

A new approach, animal therapy, has recently become popular in Memory Assisted Care Communities. Dementia patients are prospering from animal therapy. Pets offer companionship and unconditional love; they have a key part in the quality of lives. Fostering a Home-Like Experience In the early 1990s Dr. William Thomas, a medical director at a New York […]

Have the Good Night’s Sleep You Deserve

March 20, 2019

Sleep You Deserve However, aging processes introduce a multitude of changes. New medications, different approaches to exercise, loss of friends and family, changes in lifestyle and a possibility of downsizing with a move easily result in a night of tossing and turning. Seek Help for Sleep Problems If you or your spouse complain of snoring […]

Importance of Dental Health for Seniors

February 20, 2019

Daily hygiene routines such as flossing and brushing may become more difficult with arthritic hands or strained eyesight. However, there are multiple reasons to treat oral health as a priority. If you have traded your natural pearly whites for dentures, you will still want to read about the impacts of poor dental hygiene. Dental Health […]

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American Heart Month: Tips to a Healthy Heart

February 6, 2019

Maintaining a healthy heart is essential for overall well-being—especially since heart disease remains a leading cause of death, responsible for one in four fatalities worldwide. Both men and women are at risk for heart complications, many of which can be prevented. In fact, up to 80% of heart disease cases can be avoided by making […]

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Foods to Help Manage Osteoarthritis

January 30, 2019

Fifty Million Americans suffer from Osteoarthritis, a chronic degenerative disease where cartilage between joints deteriorates over time and causes bone to rub against bone. Sound painful? Yes, it is, and this loss of flexibility often decreases the range of motion. Osteoarthritis could lead to a complete loss of movement in the affected joint and result […]

Travel Tips for Seniors

December 5, 2018

People use every type of transportation available to be with those they love during the Holidays. If you are a Senior or are planning to travel with a Senior, here are a few tips to make your trip enjoyable. Plan Ahead Meticulous planning is the best guarantee for a successful trip. Seniors should take their […]

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