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Why Seniors Want Home Care

Why Seniors Want Home Care

April 27, 2014 | No Comments

According to a recent study, 87% of seniors would prefer to age in place by remaining at home.  But, why are the number of seniors in nursing homes and hospitals on the rise?  Here are three reasons why seniors today aren’t getting what they want, and what to do about it. 1. Seniors aren’t planning in advance.  An active, healthy man in his 60’s might not think that he needs to worry about the future.  But what he isn’t considering is that it only takes one bad fall to require help for daily activities.  If he begins to think about
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Combat Stress with Laughter

Combat Stress with Laughter

April 25, 2014 | No Comments

Seniors today have a great amount of stress in their lives.  From uncertain financial futures to health issues, seniors can become consumed with worry.  Unfortunately, this constant stress can be accompanied by high blood pressure, headaches, and depression. But there is an easy, free way to combat stress and all of its negative effects. Laughter. Each chortle, giggle, or guffaw can bring a myriad of health benefits.  Not only does laughing decrease stress, it gives you a work out.  Anyone who has laughed until it hurt knows that laughing exercises many muscles throughout your torso.  It also gives your heart,
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Ninety-Seven Year Old Senior Goes Viral on Instagram

Ninety-Seven Year Old Senior Goes Viral on Instagram

April 21, 2014 | No Comments

Social media is not only for the young.  Recently, a 97-year-old woman has been making a splash on Instagram. Check out her work-out videos here! Instagram, for those who don’t know, is a social media network where people can share photos or short videos with their friends and the world.  Usually people post photos of food, young people having fun, or companies showing off their brand’s wares.  But these days, there’s a new face on the scene.  Her name is Edna, and she’s a senior living in Arizona.  And she’s inspiring everyone who watches the videos in which she stars.
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4 Common Alzheimer’s Myths Debunked

4 Common Alzheimer’s Myths Debunked

April 17, 2014 | No Comments

Alzheimer’s is one of the most misunderstood diseases out there, and yet it is also one of the most deadly.  Affecting nearly one in eight senior Americans, Alzheimer’s can’t be ignored or dismissed.  There is a ton of information circulating about this disease and it becomes difficult to know what to believe and what to ignore. Get yourself up to speed by learning the truth behind these four Alzheimer’s myths. Myth 1. “If I’m under 65, I don’t need to worry.” While it’s true that Alzheimer’s mainly affects those over 65, it doesn’t mean that you are totally immune when
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Interview with Bruce Lederman , J.D., Long Term Service and Support Industry Thought Leader

Interview with Bruce Lederman , J.D., Long Term Service and Support Industry Thought Leader

April 14, 2014 | No Comments

Bruce Lederman, J.D., has been leading the discussion surrounding the changing environment in Long Term Service and Support (LTSS) for over 25 years. His experience in the senior care field and passion for improving the ways in which older adults receive access to care drives his involvement in the North Shore and beyond. Bruce was CEO and president of his own firm that operated skilled nursing facilities in Illinois. He is a former nursing home administrator and has consulted to numerous elder care providers on planning for strategic growth as well as process improvement. Recently he served as board chair
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4 Simple Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

4 Simple Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

April 11, 2014 | No Comments

                    Seniors are often told that their metabolism is slowing down when the doctor notices they’ve gained some weight or just as they age.  But what is metabolism?  Why does it slow down with age?  How do we speed it back up?  We can help you better understand.   What is metabolism? When we think of metabolism, we often think about how fast our food is digested in our bodies.  But metabolism is much more than that.  The definition is, “the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order
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Glenview Celebrates Bacon Month

Glenview Celebrates Bacon Month

April 9, 2014 | No Comments

March was National Nutrition Month, and we all know it’s important to think about how to get and keep our bodies working their best by eating healthy and staying active. And now, April brings the first major hurdle in eating healthy: Bacon Month. A group of restaurants got together to create the ultimate experience for bacon-lovers in Glenview Illinois called the Northshore Bacon Fest. This festival has everything from the ordinary, like bacon cheeseburgers, to the unusual, like bacon ice cream. They fry it, bake it, and even coat it in chocolate. April is a true Baconpalooza in Glenview. If
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The Key to Healthy Eating

The Key to Healthy Eating

March 28, 2014 | No Comments

March is National Nutrition Month, a great excuse to start eating well to keep your body strong and healthy.  But often people begin a new healthy eating plan only to see it go out the window after only a few weeks.  However, with a little preparation, long-term healthy eating might be easier than you think.  Here are a few tricks to get you started! 1. Make a list. Studies show that people who shop for groceries without a list will buy more unhealthy foods, not to mention spend more money in general.  So take some time in advance to put
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4 Questions to Ask Before Aging in Place

4 Questions to Ask Before Aging in Place

March 26, 2014 | No Comments

Aging in place has become a popular way for seniors to live today. But is this the right choice for you or your loved one? Here are four questions to ask before making the big decision to remain at home. 1. Am I healthy enough? Seniors who can successfully age in place must be in generally good health. And even then, some modifications might need to be made to the house. It may be as simple as removing rugs and adding grab bars, or as complicated as widening doors and adding wheel chair ramps. You should plan for the added
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New Methods Discovered to Correct Poor Vision

New Methods Discovered to Correct Poor Vision

March 20, 2014 | No Comments

Eyesight is one of our most fascinating and complex senses.  It allows us to see the colors of the sunset, watch our grandchild smile for the first time, and read books that transport us to other lands.  Unfortunately, many seniors begin to lose their eyesight much too soon.  It may be subtle at first – the television is a bit more blurry or cross-stitching is a little more difficult.  Many seniors rely on bifocals, trifocals, or even surgery to correct their sight. Luckily, technology is being developed every day to improve how we live and how we see.  The advances
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