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Flexing for the Holidays

December 18, 2018
While holidays are typically steeped in tradition, as in “We’ve always hosted at Aunt Martha’s house” and “Every...
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Holistic Therapy for Dementia

February 26, 2018
Some of the most promising therapy for dementia has little to do with medicine, and everything to do with enhancing everyday...
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Fall prevention during winter months.

Falling Episodes in Seniors

February 16, 2018
We’re right in the middle of the winter months right now, which is the best time of the year to discuss fall prevention....
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Loneliness, Depression in Seniors at the Holidays

December 22, 2017
It’s the holiday season and everyone’s happy, right? Not necessarily! Everyone’s experience different this time of...
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What is Pharmacogenetics?

July 21, 2017
Every human being is unique - shouldn’t our medical care be just as unique as we are? DNA, genes, pharmacy, medications...
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Fall Prevention & Coordinated Balance

August 31, 2016
September 22nd is Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Here are some tips to help prevent falls from Health SOS - the in-house...
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Communication & Parkinson’s Disease

June 30, 2016
"Communication is a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. If you're willing to work at it, you can...
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Quality of Life…What Does That Mean?

May 10, 2016
How does one define "quality of life?" Three little words with different meanings, contexts and perceptions. There are many...
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Managing the Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease: Dyskinesia

May 1, 2016
According to the American Parkinson Disease Association, Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the nervous...
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VA Aide & Attendance Benefits: Helping Our Veterans Pay for Senior Living and Care

January 9, 2016
Peggy Chacon, Business Manager at The Kensington, an enhanced Assisted Living or Memory Care residence located in the...
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Creating a Healthy Mind

March 11, 2015
Creating a healthy body and mind, a phrase we often hear in relation to a healthy life. We spend time creating a healthy...
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Are You Experiencing Postprandial Hypotension (PPH)?

March 10, 2014
Postprandial hypotension is an impressive term, but it’s really just a fancy way of saying "soon after you eat (usually...
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