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Mark Leuer on
May 17, 2013
Listen Up! Music’s Health Benefits Are Plentiful
Playing music, singing and listening to music positively affects the cognitive, physical and emotional health, and social well-being of seniors and others. Here are some of the remarkable benefits of music:
Decreases anxiety and soothes pain...
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Rita Ude on
May 01, 2013
These and other stories are in the May edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
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Mark Leuer on
April 12, 2013
Celebrate Older Americans Month!
“Unleash the Power of Age!” is the theme for the 2013 Older Americans Month. Celebrated every May since 1963 by communities and organizations across the country, Older Americans Month applauds the vibrant lives, legacies and ongoing contributions of olde...
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Mark Leuer on
April 04, 2013
Parkinson’s Awareness Month Encourages Movement
Seniors are generally at a higher risk for Parkinson’s disease, the neurodegenerative brain disorder with common symptoms of tremors, slow or uncontrolled movement, and impaired balance. An estimated 1 million Americans have Parkin...
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Rita Ude on
April 02, 2013
Serving as a family caregiver for an ill or aging loved one often is rewarding, yet involves sacrifice and stress.
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Rita Ude on
March 28, 2013
These and other stories are in the April edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
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Rita Ude on
March 04, 2013
These and other stories are in the March edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
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Rita Ude on
February 19, 2013
For many couples, the “in sickness and in health” marriage vow plays out later in life with one of the spouses caring for the other. Whenever an elderly husband or wife takes on a greater care role for the other spouse, a number of physical, emotional and financial challenges can occur.
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Mark Leuer on
February 18, 2013
Getting Started: The Three Most Popular Housing Options for Seniors
As your parents age, they may need to consider augmenting or changing living arrangements. This can be a difficult transition for them and for you. It might seem daunting, but with some careful research and planning, the appropriat...
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Mark Leuer on
February 18, 2013
How Obamacare Ruling May Affect Senior Healthcare
By PHILIP MOELLER
The loudest shoe to drop so far in the 2012 election season, not to mention healthcare in general, will be heard later this month when the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the constitutionality of the health reform law. Enacted in 20...
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