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The Importance of Exercise for Seniors––Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted Living Residence

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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Could You Be a Victim of Fraud?—DATCU Credit Union

In the last few weeks, major headlines have focused on the debit and credit card breach at Target––the nation’s second largest discount retailer. The debit or credit cards of more than 70 million Americans were compromised. In subsequent weeks, Neiman Marcus revealed a security breach that affected over a million customers and Michael’s craft stores is now investigating a potential customer data breach. […]

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Testosterone and the Aging Male—Avere Healthcare Clinic

While it’s normal for testosterone levels to drop as men age, low testosterone can have a significant impact on a man’s health. It is the chemical produced in a man’s body that makes him think, look, and behave as a man. Testosterone helps a man maintain bone density, fat distribution, muscle strength and mass, sex drive, and sperm production. […]

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When Someone you Care About Needs Caring for…Good Samaritan Society – Lake Forest Village

Rehabilitation and skilled care (sometimes referred to as skilled nursing care or nursing home care) refers to care that is provided for residents who need the assistance of rehabilitative therapy staff and licensed nursing staff. Rehabilitation and skilled care is about more than providing care 24 hours a day. […]

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Big Credit Card Companies Treating You Just Like Another Number?––DATCU Credit Union

There are so many options when it comes to choosing a credit card. You owe it to yourself to find the one that best fits your needs. As we deal with our members, we frequently hear the phrase “I just felt like a number…no personal connection whatsoever.” This often references a myriad of financial issues, but frequently it relates to credit card service. […]

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Getting Old is Harder Than It Used to Be––Lori A. Leu & Associates

As Baby Boomers get older, many of them are suffering because they weren’t fully prepared for the hardships of aging. These days, getting old seems to be harder than it used to be––families live farther apart and aren’t always able to care for each other the way they did in the past. […]