Protect Yourself: 5 Risk Factors that Increase the Severity of the Flu The flu is a serious illness causing hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year and resulting in tens of thousands of deaths. While there is a continued focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to protect yourself against seasonal influenza as well. There… Read More
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Article | Independent Living | November 18, 2020
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5 Risk Factors That Can Make The Flu More Dangerous
Article | Independent Living | November 3, 2020
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Ways To Support Mental Health During Coronavirus
No matter your age, mental health and general wellness can be affected by numerous external factors. During a period of crisis, like the one the world is experiencing at the moment with the coronavirus pandemic, can be a particularly trying and triggering time. One group of particular concern are older adults, who may be impacted… Read More
Article | Independent Living | October 20, 2020
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5 Benefits of Telemedicine
Now more than ever, more and more people are turning to telemedicine and virtual means of communication. With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have begun to utilize safer, more socially distant means of maintaining their health. This allows older adults to gain access to their healthcare providers without having to leave their home,… Read More
Article | Independent Living | September 15, 2020
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Planning a Move? Here’s What You Need To Know
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States and Canada during peak real estate season. And the fact of the matter is that nobody knows exactly what that means for the real estate industry at this point. But now that states and provinces are beginning to reopen and loosen restrictions, the real estate industry is adjusting… Read More
Article | Independent Living | September 4, 2020
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4 Ways To Support Your Elderly Loved Ones During The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone, but none more than the senior community. Both at higher risk for contracting the virus, but also because they are missing out on social interaction more than most. Here are a few ideas to help you support your loved ones during the pandemic. Send a Card In an era… Read More
Article | Independent Living | August 28, 2020
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Make Mental Exercise A Part of Your Routine
Our brains are made up of nearly 100 billion neurons, however, if not activated often enough, your brain can actually atrophy. When this happens, neurons are destroyed and the connections that they make go along with them. This leads to a lower ability to process concepts, reason and can even lead to poorer memory. According… Read More