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Five Tips for Preventing Falls

Five Tips for Preventing Falls

As we age, the risk of falling greatly increases. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one out of three adults age 65 and older fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury or death for this age group. 

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Creating an Inter-Generational Holiday Celebration

Creating an Inter-Generational Holiday Celebration

Creating an Inter-Generational Holiday Celebration
Although the holidays are often a time for families to come together and share stories with one another, it’s important to make sure that your elderly relatives feel included in the story telling, and that their legacy is being preserved.

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Medications and the Elderly: A Complex Relationship

Medications and the Elderly: A Complex Relationship

As we age, the number of medications we take is likely to increase.   According to the Center for Disease Control, five out of six persons 65 and older are taking at least one medication and almost half of the elderly population takes three or more.

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Symptoms of a Stroke

Symptoms of a Stroke

A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel breaks, disrupting blood flow to an area of the brain. Stokes can vary greatly in severity depending on the area of the brain affected.

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Dental Care and the Elderly

Dental Care and the Elderly

Poor oral hygiene increases the risk of infections and disease causing bacteria that can spread throughout the body. This also elevates the danger of heart disease and strokes.

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After a Hospital Stay – the Next Steps

After a Hospital Stay – the Next Steps

Whether it be to a rehabilitation center (rehab), back home, or a skilled nursing facility, the more you know about the process, the better prepared you will be to manage the transition successfully.

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