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New Year, New You: Lifelong Learning Solutions for Seniors
By the time we reach retirement, we may think that our years of education are far behind us. However, many seniors have discovered the extraordinary benefits of lifelong learning. Whether through formal courses, private lessons or independent study, continuing the pursuit of learning allows seniors...
February 12, 2018
The Health Center at Lions Gate Named One of the Best Nursing Homes
BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR U.S. News & World Report, a leading expert in the evaluation and rating of health care providers across the country, recently identified The Health Center at Lions Gate as one of the Best Nursing Homes...
February 12, 2018
Retirement Planning for Seniors: Health, Wealth & Wisdom
For those nearing or already entering their retirement years, a great deal of planning is necessary to ensure the kind of future they desire. Of course, when much of the future is unknown, making decisions about possible care support or living situations may be difficult,...
February 12, 2018
10 Ideas for Increasing Nutrition During Post-Acute Care
Post-acute care has become an increasingly popular solution for healthcare providers and individuals to reduce the chance of readmission to hospitals among seniors. Often, when seniors are ready to be released from the hospital following a surgery or care for a chronic illness, they’ll transition...
February 12, 2018
How to Manage Low Vision and Macular Degeneration
Typical vision impairments such as blurriness or trouble reading fine print are a common occurrence for adults middle-aged and older. These issues are often easily corrected with reading glasses, bifocals or even simple surgeries. However, when seniors suffer from vision loss that cannot be corrected,...
February 12, 2018
Positive Ways to Cope with Caregiver Stress
If you’re caring for an aging loved one, you’re not alone. According to the Mayo Clinic®, nearly 80% of long-term care in the United States is provided by informal caregivers such as a spouse, adult child or close friend. Just because the role of a...
February 12, 2018
9 Gifts Your Loved One in Assisted Living Will Actually Use
Whether you’re preparing for the approaching holidays or nearing the date of a special occasion, getting the perfect gift for an older loved one continues to stump even the savviest of shoppers. Especially when a loved one lives in an assisted living community and no...
February 12, 2018
Preventing Falls to Reduce The Risks of Injury
As seniors age, their risk of falls increases dramatically. In fact, statistics provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the National Council on Aging(NCOA) website show that falls are much more common than one may guess. According to the statistics,...
February 12, 2018
Making a Positive Transition to Long-Term Care
Change can be difficult for anyone, but as seniors age, change can feel even more threatening and cause more stress than it needs to. When it comes time to talk about moving into a long-term care community, many seniors are reluctant. Whether your loved one...
February 12, 2018