by Juliet Straker | Jul 22, 2022 | Blogs, News
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury related deaths in adults over the age of 65? Death rates in the U.S. resulting from falls increased 30 percent from 2007 to 2016 in older adults. If the rates continue to rise, the CDC states that we can...
by Juliet Straker | Jun 22, 2022 | Blogs, News
Sun exposure provides a valuable dose of vitamin D, but too much time in the sun can pose risks to a variety of health risks including skin cancer, heat stroke, and vision loss. In addition, the high summer temperatures can be especially dangerous for seniors. To help...
by Juliet Straker | Jun 7, 2022 | Blogs, News
June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and a good time to educate yourself on the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease and the most common form of dementia. Its most common symptoms are memory loss, cognitive...
by Juliet Straker | May 24, 2022 | Blogs, News
A stroke can happen to anyone at any age, but as you advance in age, the risks increase. To better understand the risks and what you can do to reduce the chance of stroke, it is important to know the facts. Every year, there are nearly 795,000 Americans that...
by Juliet Straker | May 18, 2022 | Blogs, News
May is National Healthy Vision month which is a good reminder of how important it is to monitor changes in your vision and eye health, especially as you age. As we get older, both near and far sight is likely to decline and you become more susceptible to disease that...
by Juliet Straker | May 10, 2022 | Blogs, News
The companionship of a pet can be life changing for people of all ages, but it can be especially beneficial for seniors. Many seniors struggle with loneliness, isolation, and depression. A pet can bring comfort and joy to a senior living alone or with other family...