Resident Carol Kulick purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at her local grocery store. Food insecurity is an issue for many low-income seniors. That’s why HumanGood, the sixth largest not-for-profit...
When it comes to understanding slips, don’t fall for the myths, home care expert says
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Caroline Szachnowski
Sep 27, 2021
Many people dismiss falls as a normal part of aging. That couldn’t be further from the truth, according to Stephanie Wierzbicka, manager of strategic health programs at ComForCare, an Illinois-based...
Hurricane housing
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Caroline Szachnowski
Sep 22, 2021
When Hurricane Ida hit southern Louisiana Aug. 29, Laketown Village, an assisted living and memory care community in Kenner, LA, managed by Pegasus Senior Living, also lost power. Read more, and find out...
Habla espanol? Learning a new language has powerful benefits for seniors, author contends
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Caroline Szachnowski
Aug 23, 2021
It’s well known that challenging the brain in older age helps stave off memory loss. Learning a new language is one such way, said Dave Clark, author of the new book “Spanish for Seniors.”
Hear this: Music can have a powerful effect on homebound seniors
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Caroline Szachnowski
Jul 19, 2021
The benefits of developing music playlists for people with dementia are numerous, according to Dan Cohen, founder of Music & Memory.