Nutrition for Older Adults

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Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook What Is Nutrition and Why Is It Important for Older Adults? Nutrition is about eating a healthy and balanced diet so your body gets the nutrients that it needs. Nutrients are substances in foods that our bodies need so they can function and grow. They include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, […]

Questions to Ask When Looking at Senior Living Communities

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By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village When considering senior living communities and looking at all the options available, dozens of questions may come to mind.  What would it really be like to live there?  Are the people friendly?  What kind of help is provided?  What costs should I expect?  Can I bring my furniture?  What about […]

7 Must-Have Items for Those Aging in Place

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Submitted by ADA Total Access, Inc. Here are seven items that every senior citizen should have in their homes to comfortably and safely age in place. Smart Medication Dispensers Medication dispensers have gone beyond the weekly containers we’ve all seen for years. There is a wide array of products and apps on the market to […]

Together We #EndAlz

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By Alexander Germanis As the summer wind sweeps across the prairies, it carries with it memories of summers past and moments from bygone eras: holiday picnics, family campouts and vacations, moments of happiness and joy with both friends and family. While these memories can admittedly spark pangs of melancholy in many of us, there is […]