It’s the dead of winter. The holiday celebrations are over, it’s cold, and everything is frozen— including you. You just shoveled, and you slipped and fell to celebrate finishing the task. Seeing another foot of the fluffy white stuff in the forecast feels like the last straw! Pretty soon, a lot feels wrong in […]
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After a long talk over the holidays, you’ve been helping your mom shop for an assisted living community. She has lived in the home where you grew up for 45 years. Your dad passed away a few years ago, and she’s beginning to struggle, which is why you’re in the market. Having been a […]
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To cap off an amazing year, we’re taking this opportunity to go down memory lane. Throughout 2022, we created a blog post each month to discuss some of the more challenging topics that accompany aging. Our Elephant in the Room Series addressed complex issues and provided recommendations on navigating various challenges, from urinary tract infections […]
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That question raises another: Who’s ever 100% ready to make a major life change? Think back to all of the beginning stages of your life’s work. There was probably both excitement and uncertainty, all in one, when you started something new. This is absolutely no different from the assisted living chapters of our stories. One […]
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One moment we’re 16, cruising along with the wind in our hair, when what seems like out of nowhere, the gray hair and senior discounts arrive! While most of us practiced and studied carefully to get our licenses, perhaps over time, our driving habits changed. To stay in the driver’s seat for as long as […]
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Each year, December 5th marks National Bathtub Party Day! A warm, relaxing bath or shower to wash away all your worries sounds wonderful–or does it? As we age, bathing/showering, or not, can both present risks. The obvious danger of slipping and falling probably comes to mind, but not washing up also causes problems. Read […]
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’Tis almost the season! Time to prepare for gathering and gifting. With so many fun things to buy and so many techy items available these days, it’s tough to keep up on the latest and greatest—especially when shopping for teenage grandkids. While online shopping is a great option, sometimes going back to basics when it […]
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Fall brings us many reasons to be grateful and celebrate, but November 14 gives us something important to think about—it’s World Diabetes Day. While it’s no cause for celebration, we’re raising awareness. The CDC reports that around one person in 10 has type 2 diabetes, and it’s among the top 10 common causes of death […]
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It’s that time of year again; “fall back” is coming in hot. Even though it gives us what feels like an extra hour’s sleep, daylight saving time takes some adjustment. What better time than now to talk about sleep? Whether you get 40 winks like it’s your job or you’re an insomniac, let’s review […]
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What is Physical Therapy, or “PT?” Physical therapy helps you maintain mobility and quality of life. Physical therapists can get you moving again! Using scientifically based treatment techniques that focus on restoring function, reducing pain, and correcting or preventing injury, this branch of therapy could help you stay active and independent! […]
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