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April 2

The Coronavirus and Loved Ones Living with Dementia

As the impact of coronavirus continues, those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia have special considerations.

Category: Assisted Living, Blog, Senior Living, Tips
Topics: Alzheimer's disease, coronavirus, dementia
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January 10

What Might We Do About Older Adult Parents Who Need but Refuse Help

Older Adult Parents Who Need but Refuse Help

Category: Blog, Tips
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December 11

Five Ways to Make This Holiday Season More Magical for Older Adults

Making Holidays More Magical for Older Adults

Category: Blog, Tips
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December 3

Polar Coaster Weather Predictions and Older Adults

Polar Coaster Prediction and Older Adults

Category: Blog, Tips
Topics: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hypothermia, Natonal Institute on Aging, Polar Coaster, winter weather safety
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January 17

The Fractured Polar Vortex and Older Adults

The Fractured Polar Vortex and Older Adults

Category: Blog, Tips
Topics: hypothermia, polar vortex, warming centers, winter weather safety
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October 16

Time for Your Annual Medicare Check-Up

Time for Your Annual Medicare Check-Up

Category: Tips
Topics: Medicare, Medicare Open Enrollment
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September 21

The Good News About Falls Among Older Adults

The Good News About Falls Among Older Adults

Category: Blog, Tips
Topics: fall prevention, National Council on Aging, National Fall Prevention Awareness Day
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July 6

10 Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft

Protecting against identity theft

Category: Blog, Tips
Topics: identity theft
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June 20

Dealing with Alzheimer’s: Tips for Success

Alzheimer's Communication Tips

Category: Assisted Living, Blog, Senior Living, Tips
Topics: Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease, National Alzheimer's Awareness Month
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June 12

Keep Cool This Summer

Keep Cool This Summer

Category: Blog, Senior Living, Tips
Topics: cooling center, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, summer heat
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