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Stay Independent Without Breaking the Bank: The Best Deals on Medical Alert Systems for Seniors
By Chris Brown Your Health

Stay Independent Without Breaking the Bank: The Best Deals on Medical Alert Systems for Seniors

The twilight years are a testament to a life well-lived. As many seniors opt for independent living, ensuring safety becomes top priority. Medical alert systems (MAS) play an essential role in ensuring that seniors who live alone have a lifeline when they need it most. With several options on the market, finding the right system […]

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How Long Will a Loved One Live? It’s Difficult to Hear, but Harder Not To Know
By Lysanne Lessard, Amy T. Hsu, Peter Tanuseputro, and Sampath Bemgal Your Health

How Long Will a Loved One Live? It’s Difficult to Hear, but Harder Not To Know

Planning for the future is difficult for people living with a life-limiting illness. Clinicians, based on their experience, can offer broad estimates of survival — in days to weeks, weeks to months, or months to years. However, patients and their care partners often want greater precision when arranging or making decisions about their care. An […]

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Memory Care Facilities Near Me: A Guide to Finding the Best Options
By Clarissa Vanner Senior

Memory Care Facilities Near Me: A Guide to Finding the Best Options

Memory care facilities are designed to meet the specific needs of individuals dealing with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other related conditions. Finding the right one for your loved one simply requires a bit of research. Here are a few tips to help!

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Most US Nursing Homes Are Understaffed, Potentially Compromising Health Care For More Than a Million Elderly Residents
By Jasmine Travers Senior

Most US Nursing Homes Are Understaffed, Potentially Compromising Health Care For More Than a Million Elderly Residents

More than 80% of U.S. nursing homes reported staffing shortages in early 2023. SciLine interviewed Dr. Jasmine Travers, a gerontological nurse practitioner and assistant professor of nursing at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, and asked her how the shortage affects health care for nursing home residents, if nursing homes in poorer neighborhoods […]

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Balance Declines With Age, but Exercise Can Help Stave off Some of the Risks Of Falling
By Evan Papa Senior

Balance Declines With Age, but Exercise Can Help Stave off Some of the Risks Of Falling

My wife and I were in the grocery store recently when we noticed an older woman reaching above her head for some produce. As she stretched out her hand, she lost her balance and began falling forward. Fortunately, she leaned into her grocery cart, which prevented her from falling to the ground. Each year, about […]

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