02nd February 2012
As we think about the later year of our lives there seems to be two basic schools of thought on the subject: Those who refer and believe them to be the “Golden Years” and those who stress about their age and supposed decline in health and social life that...
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09th November 2011
What is Assisted Living?Assisted living is a viable option for giving seniors the quality of life they deserve and it empowers them to live life on their terms. There is no standard definition for Assisted Living centers. At The Continental at St. Joseph'...
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09th November 2011
Plan to Talk about Future Living Arrangements
Deciding when and how to discuss a family's concerns about the safety of your aging loved one is difficult at best. Family and friends recognize signs that tell them their aging parent should no longer be l...
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19th September 2011
As I write this article, we are not experiencing particularly warm weather in Iowa. It’s 64 degrees in June but as soon as I blink it’ll be 101. Hot weather brings up the topic for this month’s informational article. However, hydration is not the only con...
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15th August 2011
Good nutrition is important for people of all ages, especially seniors who may be facing several obstacles to a healthy diet. For families and caregivers, knowing what to look for and possible causes for inadequate nutrition can be a life saver– literally...
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27th January 2011
A "Bucket List" is a new phenomenon based on a movie of the same name in which two terminally ill men try to fulfill a wish list known as "The Bucket List" before each kicks the bucket. After they break out of a cancer ward, they head off on a road trip w...
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27th January 2011
After reading an article from "A.A.R.P-The Magazine" about an epidemic of chronic loneliness in our country, I was compelled to share this information with all of you. "This affliction", experts tell us, "is an ever-present, self-perpetuating condition th...
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