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  • American Heart Month

    Are you or a loved one at risk for heart disease? Physical inactivity, high blood pressure, obesity and other factors can increase the chances of cardiovascular problems, but there are steps you can take to keep your heart healthy. February is American Heart Month. Read more. Continue Reading American Heart Month

  • Glaucoma Awareness & Eye Health Month

    Up to 5 million of those individuals may have low vision, which cannot be corrected with glasses or standard medical interventions. Glaucoma Awareness Month and Low Vision Awareness Month, in January and February, respectively, put the focus on eye health. Read More. Continue Reading Glaucoma Awareness & Eye Health Month

  • Maintaining Healthy Bones in Older Adults

    If you are a senior adult with type 2 diabetes, you may be at increased risk for bone fractures. A recent study revealed that skeletal problems due to diabetes may play a role in high fracture risk for seniors. There are steps that can be taken to maintain and build healthy bones. Read more. Continue…

  • Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Older Adults

    For people of all ages, the New Year is the perfect time to make a fresh start. Whether our goals include taking steps to improve our health, being more social or organizing our homes, New Year’s Day 2018 is the time to begin acting on meaningful resolutions. Read more. Continue Reading Healthy New Year’s Resolutions…

  • Robots in Assisted Living Communities

    Residents of two Elder Care Alliance assisted living communities have recently welcomed Jibo, a personal robot that chats, jokes, sings, dances and shares information. Jibo has eliciting positive responses from memory care residents and offering companionship to new residents. Learn more. Continue Reading Robots in Assisted Living Communities

  • National Influenza Vaccination Week

    It’s not too late to get your flu shot. The CDC and its partners recognize Dec. 3 through 9 as National Influenza Vaccination Week, Continue Reading National Influenza Vaccination Week

  • Navigating the Holidays with a Senior Loved One

    If you serve as a care partner for a senior loved one, you may find the holidays have challenges in the form of difficult conversations and volatile emotions. Continue Reading Navigating the Holidays with a Senior Loved One

  • Robots in Assisted Living

    Robots in Assisted Living

    Robots are coming to assisted living! Elder Care Alliance recently received Jibo, a social robot, and we have been exploring his capabilities. Continue Reading Robots in Assisted Living

  • November Marks National Family Caregivers Month and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

    November is a time for recognizing the many contributions of caregivers, partners, and the value of hospice and palliative care. Continue Reading November Marks National Family Caregivers Month and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

  • Supporting LGBT Elders to Foster Diversity, Acceptance

    More than 2.4 million Americans over age 65 identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and providing support toward LGBT elders is critical for ensuring that they receive the health care and services they need as they age. Continue Reading Supporting LGBT Elders to Foster Diversity, Acceptance

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