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How To Help Prevent Arthritis as You Age
As you age, you may feel aches and pains in new places. If you’re worried about arthritis, talk to your healthcare provider about your risk factors, particularly if you have family members dealing with the condition. While there’s no cure for arthritis, there are some things you can do to help prevent it or keep……
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6 Tips for Helping Seniors Move
Moving is daunting—especially for seniors—but it can also be an opportunity to provide real support at a time when your loved one needs it most. When you’re helping seniors move, you need to be prepared with as much information as possible. Here are six tips to help make the moving process as positive as possible.…
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Arthritis and Older Adults: Five Facts
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and it’s an excellent time to explore this common health issue that impacts one in five adults in the U.S. Arthritis can cause chronic pain and is more prevalent in older adults. Here are five facts about arthritis to help you navigate and manage this health condition. 1. There Are……
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Elder Care Alliance Communities Among Best Again by U.S. News & World Report
Two Elder Care Alliance communities are recognized again this year, and a third joins them among the top in senior living. We are excited to announce AlmaVia of Camarillo and AlmaVia of San Francisco have earned the honor for a second consecutive year, and Mercy Retirement & Care Center joins them in being named best by……
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5 Facts About Acute Rehab Hospitals
When your loved one experiences a downturn in their health, has an accident, or requires serious surgery, their doctor may recommend a rehabilitation program for quick healing. Short-term rehabilitation can make a big difference in health outcomes after a stroke, injury, or sudden debilitating illness. Here are five facts about acute rehab hospitals to help……
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How To Talk With Dementia Patients: 10 Expert Tips
Individuals living with dementia experience the disorder differently, and their care partners often feel the impact of the symptoms in a variety of ways. In the middle stage of the disorder, communication is one of the key skills affected. Continue Reading How To Talk With Dementia Patients: 10 Expert Tips
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How To Take Over Your Parent’s Finances
Being the child of an aging parent often comes with unexpected responsibilities and difficult decisions. Not only do your roles begin to shift as you take on more duties to care for your parent, but you may also end up making choices for your parent that they would normally make independently. If the time comes…
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What Is Alzheimer’s vs Dementia?
Millions of Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Over 35% of older adults aged 85 years and older have Alzheimer’s. However, Alzheimer’s and dementia are not the same thing. If you or a loved one are exhibiting symptoms of dementia, you may be wondering how to tell Alzheimer’s vs dementia. Why…
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