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Keeping an eye on the changes that indicate it is time for a move to a senior living community This may be the first time you’ve had the thought: the time has come for a move. Or maybe you or your loved one has already moved into independent living in a senior living community, but…
What Is a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community)? If you have researched residential options post-retirement, you may have come across the term CCRC and wondered what it meant. A Continuing Care Retirement Community is the gold standard of aged care, offering residents the opportunity to “age in place.” What this means is that residents have…
Taking a look at how pets can offer health benefits to their aging owners Pet ownership is common amongst families of all types, so have we ever stopped to ask the question: why? Yes, we love our furry friends, but there are underlying scientific reasons why humans have taken care of pets all this time….
It’s estimated that senior citizens are robbed of nearly $3 billion a year in financial scams. This crime is often considered “the crime of the 21st Century.” So we’d like to shed light on this horrible fraud that is affecting an estimated 10,000 seniors a day. Why do scammers target seniors? According to the FBI,…
Part four of a four-part series on getting rid of back pain for good The culmination of this four-part series on relieving back pain focuses on stability in functional movement. The exercises you’ve learned in isolation will take you far in terms of strength and flexibility, but the key is to make sure that their…
Part three of a four-part series on getting rid of back pain for good When dealing with back pain, it is easy to focus on the symptom without addressing a foundational cause. The truth is, one of the most influential factors in all injury but most especially in back pain is core strength. The core…
Part two of a four-part series on getting rid of back pain for good This month we are focusing on strengthening our backs. This is a part of the body that often gets neglected. We experience much of the world from the front, and therefore we have a higher awareness of the function and form…
Part one of a four-part series on getting rid of back pain for good Back pain is extremely common amongst people from all walks of life. There are many contributing factors to this epidemic, everything from sitting too long to arthritis and cancer. That being said, the American Chiropractic Association voices that most cases of…
Steps to promote safety during a potentially hazardous season While winter can be full of cheer and charm, this season also comes with its challenges and potential dangers. Snow, ice, and cold temperatures make it harder for everyone to get around reliably and safely. This is especially concerning for seniors as falls can cause hip…