When you’re young, an injury from a fall may sideline you for a few days or weeks, but a full recovery is usually quick. As you get older, the consequences of falls ...
Read More »The Sacrifices of Caregiving
One question that is often asked is, “How do I deal with the reality of leaving behind the life I had to become the primary caregiver for my aging loved one?” The ...
Read More »Telemedicine: A promising model for senior health care
Imagine if a senior could receive prompt, high-quality health care at any time, without even leaving their home. Telemedicine, or telehealth, makes this possible. The American Telemedicine Association defines this unique approach ...
Read More »Signs a senior needs help at home
Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age. The responsibility often falls on family members to recognize the signs that an aging loved one ...
Read More »Exercise and fitness as you age: tips to get fit and stay fit
As you grow older, an active lifestyle is more important than ever. Regular exercise can help boost energy, maintain your independence, and manage symptoms of illness or pain. Exercise can even reverse ...
Read More »Fitness After 50: Tips for Healthy Aging
We don’t stop moving because we grow old, we grow old because we stop moving. Many people assume that they’re too out-of-shape, or sick, or tired, or just plain old to exercise, ...
Read More »Amy Grant shares her story as caregiver for aging parents
Last week Amy Grant again found herself facing what many face–losing a parent for whom you were a caregiver. Dr. Burton Grant died Saturday at the age of 86 after an extended ...
Read More »Special Film Screening of “Alive Inside”
Benton House and Hospice Partners to Host Screening of Film About Effects of Music on Memory Benton House communities along with Hospice Partners, invites the local community to a special screening ...
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