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• April is Occupational Therapy Month

  The occupational therapists at Mercy Retirement & Care Center help create functional strategies and personalize living environments in ways that allow individuals to continue their daily lives with as little difficulty as possible. Continue Reading April is Occupational Therapy Month

  March 26, 2017
• Steps to Help Seniors Avoid Identity Theft

  For many seniors, having a nest egg provides peace of mind. Unfortunately, healthy savings accounts often make seniors the targets of identity theft. Continue Reading Steps to Help Seniors Avoid Identity Theft

  March 8, 2017
• Tips for Seniors Who Want to Dive into Social Media

  Think seniors don’t use social media? In 2017, seniors are adopting social platforms for a wide variety of uses well beyond keeping tabs on grandchildren. Continue Reading Tips for Seniors Who Want to Dive into Social Media

  March 8, 2017
• Top Types of Low-Impact Exercises for Assisted Living

  As seniors age, it’s more important than ever to maintain an active lifestyle. By exercising regularly, you increase your chances of remaining independent. Continue Reading Top Types of Low-Impact Exercises for Assisted Living

  January 18, 2017
• Help Your Loved One Avoid These Top Senior Scams

  If you’re over 60, you’ve likely been targeted by scammers looking to clean out your nest egg. Senior scams come in a variety of formats, but they all can have devastating consequences. By educating yourself, you can avoid becoming a victim. Continue Reading Help Your Loved One Avoid These Top Senior Scams

  January 18, 2017
• What’s Up, Doc? Questions to Ask Your Parent’s Doctor

  In a doctor’s office, it’s easy to forget the questions you meant to ask – especially if you’re there for treatment of a specific illness or injury rather than for a routine appointment. Continue Reading What’s Up, Doc? Questions to Ask Your Parent’s Doctor

  January 18, 2017
• Making the Transition to Assisted Living

  

  There are many great things about getting older: You’ve gained extensive knowledge over the years, you have great stories to share and you’ve (hopefully) learned to not sweat the small stuff. There are also some big decisions as you age, including if and when to move from independent to assisted living arrangements. Continue Reading Making…

  January 18, 2017
• 8 Steps to Get Started with Estate Planning

  

  If you’re unsure where to begin with estate planning, here are some simple steps to get you going in the right direction. Continue Reading 8 Steps to Get Started with Estate Planning

  January 18, 2017
• Care for your Heirs: 8 Estate Planning Steps to take now

  Estate planning may not be on top of your to-do list, but taking care of some essentials now will make it much easier on your loved ones in the long run. Continue Reading Care for your Heirs: 8 Estate Planning Steps to take now

  January 18, 2017
• Sibling Conflict Over Care

  How to face the demands of your parents’ health care needs as a family.Keep the peace with your siblings when dealing with the questions and expense. Continue Reading Sibling Conflict Over Care

  January 18, 2017