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During the coronavirus cries our staff remains available to you or a loved one find Independent Living, Board and Care, and Dementia Care Communities at NO COST to our clients. Above all, we are the local experts in locating the best senior living options and we are...

  During the coronavirus crisis, the staff remains available to help you or a loved one find Independent, Assisted Assisted Living, Board and Care, and Memory/ Dementia Care Communities at NO COST to our clients. Above all, we are the local experts in locating the best senior living...

During the coronavirus crisis, the staff remains available to help you or a loved one find Independent, Assisted Living, Board and Care, and Memory/ Dementia Care Communities at NO COST to our clients. Above all, we are the local experts in locating the best senior living...

  Buying a gift for anyone  can be difficult, especially if that person is an elderly parent or loved one. Many seniors say, "Don't spend your money on me, I already have everything I need." And by the time they have reached a certain age, this...

You may have noticed tennis courts around your community looking a little different recently with more nets and additional lines. Indeed, indoor and outdoor courts across the country are being converted to accommodate pickleball--one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. Although it was...

Many older adults use mobility devices, like walkers and canes, to assist them in walking and to help prevent a fall. However, you may be surprised to learn that from 2001 to 2006 over 47,000 Americans ages 65 and over (129 people each day) were...

For most adults, prescription and non-prescription medications provide safe and effective treatment and relief for a variety of medical conditions. However, for people over 65 some medications can cause serious reactions. For example, your elderly dad pulls a muscle working in the garden and takes...

Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. It is essential for mental and physical health, quality of life, and safety. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health. The consequences of not enough sleep...

Seniors are particularly vulnerable to delirium--an altered level of consciousness which causes a state of mental confusion. A medical illness or stressful event--such as a hospitalization usually triggers this condition. In fact, according to the American Delirium Society, almost 7 million Americans who are in...

As we all age, it is important our homes are free from hazards which can trigger a fall or accident. However, for an elderly spouse or parent with dementia it is essential to go even further in providing a well-protected environment since these afflicted loved...