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Osteoporosis, which means “porous bones” has been called the “silent” disease, because the loss of bone tissue progresses gradually (many times without pain) before a fracture happens. A fracture that occurs during the course of normal activity is called a minimal trauma or stress fracture. Some patients with osteoporosis develop stress fractures of the feet […]

You have many available options when it comes to providing care for your loved one. When the time comes for you to make an educated decision on care, keep in mind there are two primary types of agencies that provide care for persons requiring assistance within the home. Probably the oldest and most familiar provider […]

Give your Brain a Workout Start giving your brain a workout. The key to brain fitness is to always be engaging in something new and giving your brain challenges to solve. When anything you do becomes second nature, you need to make a change. If you can do the crossword puzzle in your sleep, it’s […]

September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time to make plans to protect yourself, your family and your business. The best defense we have is to have a plan, make a kit and be informed. National Preparedness Month, part of FEMA’s Ready Campaign, was created to increase the public’s engagement in preparing for emergencies and […]

Thank you to all of our wonderful caregivers who were able to attend our open house on Wednesday! We had an outstanding turnout and a whole lot of fun! Thank you to Vicki McAllister from Banner Alzheimer’s Institute for providing an informative class on dementia care for our caregivers and office staff. We all had […]

Antioxidants protect us from dangerous substances called free radicals that can lead to many persistent diseases. To reduce free radicals in the body requires a better diet. It’s time to put down the french fry’s and step away from the pizza. Free radicals attack and damage cells, along with the immune system. Boosting antioxidants into […]

Studies show that being active is important, REALLY important. The health benefits of exercise can be the difference between living until your 70 or living well into your 90’s. By exercising regularly you are lowering your risk of a stroke by 27%, which in turn reduces the chance of both high blood pressure and Alzheimer’s […]

Many people think they know what’s good for them. Who wouldn’t like to think that being rich, eating bon bons and sleeping in every day would increase their longevity. After all, being fat and happy is supposed to be a good thing, right? But this is more hopeful thinking than practical science. If you really […]

For many older adults, personal items represent history and legacy; older people tend to have more difficulties in managing their collections of items. People who tend to hoard frequently identify their possessions as essential to their identities, and losing a possession may produce a high level of anxiety or a sense of loss. Collecting Verses […]

We all get a first impression of a new person that creates a mental image of his or her personality in our minds. A good first impression is a great part of success. Successful companies and successful people come across as those you want to get to know better, believe in and learn from. Upon […]