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Dental Care and the Elderly
As we age, the importance of maintaining excellent oral care increases. Not only do our elderly loved ones become more susceptible to gum disease and…
October 18, 2015
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When it’s No Longer Safe for Your Parents to Drive
One of the most difficult conversations you may have with an aging parent is confronting their diminishing ability to drive. It can be unsettling for…
September 27, 2015
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Engaging your Elderly Relatives During the Holidays
The holidays are often a good time to share and reconnect with family. However, it’s important to be aware of your aging relatives and their…
November 28, 2014
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After a Hospital Stay – the Next Steps
It is important to understand the process of transitioning from the hospital to another setting. Whether it be to a rehabilitation center (rehab), back home,…
October 27, 2014
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Is Depression Inevitable as We Age?
Despite common assumptions, depression and aging do not always go hand in hand. Many of us believe that depression is part of the natural aging…
October 14, 2014
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Health Care Terms and Definitions (POLST)
In this post we will explore different heath care terms and definitions and what they mean. POLST – Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. POLST was…
October 27, 2013
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Understanding CPR
We encourage all of our clients to have discussions with their family and physicians about how they want to be cared for, and what treatments…
October 23, 2013
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Seniors and Isolation
One of the unfortunate consequences of aging is often isolation. Isolation can lead to loneliness and a decrease in mental and physical ability. However, isolation…
October 20, 2013
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Aging Seniors and Healthy Nutrition
As we get older, we need to become even more aware of our bodies nutritional needs. Because we are living longer than ever before, we…
May 28, 2013
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