As seniors age, the risk for falls increases. In an article from the National Council On Aging (NCOA) website, it states that according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one fourth of Americans aged 65 and older suffer from a fall. This...
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Home is often considered a safe haven where we can unwind and relax. We often think that it is one of the safest places that we can be – where we are in control. We don’t usually think about the hidden dangers that may be...
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As seniors age, the lack of connection with others and a diminishing social life can cause an increase of depression as well as a multitude of other health problems. Depression and isolation in seniors can even cause sickness, high blood pressure and an increased risk...
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As the ones we love age and their health begins to decline, it may become necessary to consider moving them to an assisted living community. While this is a natural step in aging, you may face a significant amount of reluctance from your loved one....
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As seniors age and begin to need more care, they may become overwhelmed by the choices that a simple Internet search on senior care can give them. Results can include multiple home health care services, senior living communities and adult day services. With all of...
The children at Kellman Brown Academy and Lions Gate residents participated in a Tu B'Shvat Seder together. We discussed ways of marking new years, resources that should be conserved, how we plant seeds for the next generation and so much more. We drank four cups...
