Labor Day is a time to celebrate the hard-working people in our lives. Whether working or retired (or somewhere in between), your senior-friendly independent living community can help you enjoy this holiday with family and friends. Here are a few ideas for celebrating Labor Day with your loved ones: Have A Picnic The great thing about picnics…
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Seniors are susceptible to injury during hurricanes. When there is a notice about a hurricane in Bradenton, LA, it is important to know the safe places to be and where to avoid. When preparing for a hurricane, it’s important to know which types of shelter are safe and which aren’t. Considering that you are likely…
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A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted. This can be caused by a blockage or a rupture in a blood vessel, leading to brain cell expiry due to a lack of oxygen and nutrients. Stroke can lead to a range of serious complications, including paralysis,…
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One of the common health risks that aging adults can face in their golden years is stroke. Like a heart attack, stroke is a serious condition that can change the quality of life of one who suffers from it. As we get older, our bodies are less able to fight off illnesses like they used…
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If you’re planning on evacuating the elderly in Fort Myers, FL, there are a few things you need to know. First, it’s important to remember that hurricanes can strike unexpectedly and without warning. If you’re not prepared for Hurricane season in Fort Myers, FL, or any other part of the country for that matter, then your…
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As we age, certain bodily functions we never had to think twice about start to decline. One of such functions is maintaining hand-eye-coordination. Aging adults may start noticing that it seems harder to do some activities of daily living. They find that these tasks usually require the use of the eyes to direct muscles to…
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One of the most important technological breakthroughs that have happened in medicine is the development of senior alert systems. They are designed to send out a signal when I retiree develops an acute illness which if not treated promptly could lead to severe morbidity or mortality. Individuals who are at risk of falls and medical…
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Living in a retirement community is great. There are so many interesting things for your loved one to do, new people to meet and delicious meals that your loved one will love. Many aging adults decide that a retirement community is exactly where they want to be. Here are the top benefits of retirement community…
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For many people, dealing with the loss of a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be difficult. We all want to support our loved ones, but it can be challenging at times. This is especially true if you’re not familiar with Alzheimer’s and how it affects the brain. Here are some ways that family’s support for…
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When making the decision to move into assisted living, it is important to be aware of the regulations that will be in place there. In Florida, there are strict guidelines that assisted living communities must follow in order to provide community members with a safe and comfortable environment. In this article, we will discuss the…
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