On December 2nd, 2021 by Owen
Home to Facility Care for the elderly over the last 100 years has most often been in the home of a family member. However, the 1965 enactment of Medicare and Medicaid brought about a rise in residential group care for seniors. Often, these facilities were more hospital-like nursing homes. But some residential care facilities took […]
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On November 22nd, 2021 by Owen
If you or an elderly family member are looking at the options in assisted living in the Albuquerque area, there are several options. Different factors may come into play as you decide what’s the best place for homelike care for an aging senior. Location The location of the assisted living facility may be the most […]
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On November 15th, 2021 by Owen
As we all get older, most of us experience changes in how well we hear. You may notice an older family member turning up the TV volume. Or asking you to repeat something. Recent studies have tied hearing loss that goes untreated with an increased likelihood of dementia. A mild loss of hearing is the […]
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On November 9th, 2021 by Owen
Whether you currently live in the Santa Fe region or are looking to move to New Mexico and are interested in senior living or independent living, there are many options for assisted living in the Santa Fe area. As the oldest state capital in the United States, Santa Fe dates back hundreds of years. It […]
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On November 2nd, 2021 by Owen
The dry, cold temperatures of winter are approaching and for seniors and their families, it’s a time we should think about skin care, both to protect it and to make the skin healthier and feel more comfortable. Skin Facts Skin is the body’s largest organ. As we age, it becomes thinner and no longer looks […]
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On October 19th, 2021 by Owen
Vitamin D! Vitamin D deficiency is an issue of concern for more than just the elderly. This important vitamin contributes to good health in a number of ways in your body. It helps your body absorb calcium and maintain strong bones and teeth. It also helps to reduce inflammation, builds your immune system, and helps […]
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On September 28th, 2021 by Owen
Alternative therapies and helps of all kinds are being researched and used on a trial basis all across the country in the care of our elderly citizens. Especially in the care of those with Alzheimer's and other types of dementias. In speaking with health care practitioners, we find a number of therapies that might seem […]
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On September 7th, 2021 by Owen
In the aftermath and destruction of Hurricane Ida, many of us are considering what we can do to better prepare for natural disasters and unplanned emergencies. Add emergency planning together with senior care and aging, and we begin to have an entirely new set of questions. Have we ever thought about how aging impacts our […]
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On August 24th, 2021 by Owen
Have you noticed that as we age, genuine, deep sleep is more and more difficult to attain? Many people blame this sleeplessness on the aging process, but is it right to do so? There are certainly many older persons who can sleep well through the night. Why Don't I Feel Rested? Sleeplessness is caused in […]
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On August 11th, 2021 by Owen
Incontinence is an issue of embarrassment among many older people. According to a report from 2014, about half the population of older Americans experience urinary leakage or accidental bowel leakage. And roughly 25% have moderate, severe or very severe urinary leakage. That's a lot of people! Perhaps because people are unwilling to talk openly about […]
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