There are few things in life more devastating than a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, both for the person receiving the diagnosis and their families. Knowing that the person you’v...
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Dec
2015
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We are pleased to be sponsoring Teepa Snow’s Positive ApproachTM to Care (PAC) certification training, which is coming to Long Beach, NY March 16-17. This certification program is designed for individ...
Dec
2015
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Growing older comes with both rewards and challenges. We may look forward to retirement, a day with no responsibilities or the freedom to pursue delayed passions. But the physical and mental changes t...
Dec
2015
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Caregiving is a demanding role and, too often, caregivers sacrifice their own needs and wants to ensure their loved one is safe and secure. But it’s important for caregivers to maintain their own heal...
Dec
2015
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We’re proud to be sponsoring, along with the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation, The Bristal Assisted Living, and Genser Dubow Genser & Cona law firm, Whimsical Wednesdays, a musical s...
Nov
2015
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Being diabetic is difficult most of the time but especially during the upcoming Holidays. According to the American Diabetes Association more than 30 million Americans are living with Diabetes. Here...
Oct
2015
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Medicare Open Enrollment is here. If you are a Medicare beneficiary now is the time to review and possibly make changes for your 2016 health insurance. Open enrollment is from October 15 through Dec...
Oct
2015
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Studies have shown that those who are spiritual or connected to religion have improved physical and mental health. For seniors, the religious community is the largest source of social support outside...
Sep
2015
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September is National Falls Prevention Month — the perfect time for caregivers and families of seniors to learn more about the health risks of falling. With the frequency of Adults—especially seniors ...
Sep
2015
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I have not been back to school in more than 15 years. But September always emits an aura of New Beginnings that is different than New Year’s. The summer weather is (slowly) waning as we antici...