Courtesy Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted Living Residence Are you nearing retirement? Chances are you’ve probably spent countless hours planning for this moment, but how much thought have you allocated to your long term care needs? […]
Flu Prevention in Seniors Courtesy Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted Living Residence Flu season is underway and prevention is important, especially for seniors who are at increased risk of complications from the virus. Flu season typically […]
Courtesy Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted Living Residence Flu season is underway and prevention is important, especially for seniors who are at increased risk of complications from the virus. Flu season typically runs from October through […]
Plug in, turn on, stay connected Evermind helps seniors, and those who need extra support, maintain independence and gives caregivers peace of mind Courtesy Evermind, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine Evermind, a breakthrough technology available […]
Having survived a heart attack and stent surgery, we were well prepared for anything that came our way. Or so we thought. We fell in love 16 years ago, raised a blended family together and were reaching toward our dreams. Lung cancer wasn’t supposed to enter the picture. One minute we were living our life and the next minute we were fighting for it. […]
Statistics show that most Medicare recipients don’t understand what Medicare is all about. This leads to frustration, which causes seniors to likely defer preventative care and skip necessary doctor’s visits. The average senior doesn’t know when a colonoscopy is needed, and certainly isn’t particularly eager to find out! […]
Most seniors believe that if they start a new exercise program they are at increased risk for falls. The opposite is found to be true. Statistics indicate, the more you exercise the less likely you are to have falls. Before beginning an exercise program it’s important to check with your physician.
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Over the last 30 years the rate of obesity has skyrocketed in the U.S. While the cause of this dramatic increase can be debated, the significant impact to the health of Americans cannot. Excess weight is associated with increased risk for heart attacks, stroke, high blood pressure, certain cancers, sleep apnea and diabetes. […]
Carrus Specialty Hospital is a long-term acute care facility (LTAC) providing intensive care for those who have complex medical needs. It was developed to accommodate patients and assist families in a welcoming atmosphere intended to minimize stress and create opportunities for healing. […]
Most of us think of the holidays as an exciting, happy time that we look forward to all year long. However, for our older population, sometimes this proves to be a special challenge. […]
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