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It’s no secret that aging has many obstacles. Whether its graying hair, mobility, memory loss, weight gain, vision loss, or decreased mental health to name a few. Going through some of these inevitable changes that naturally occur can be...

Seniors who live with family members, friends, or have frequent visitors are at risk for contracting an illness. With compromised immune systems due to age or existing illness, it's important to protect seniors from sickness including cold, flu,...

Short term care for elderly seniors is a highly-utilized service that aims to pick up where normal caretakers may leave off. An as-needed service meant to give friends, family members and caretakers time off from the day-to-day rigors of keeping a...

Ever meet someone who is 10-20 years younger than you thought they were? You must be thinking to yourself, "did they win the genetic lottery"? Maybe they relied on the latest and greatest anti-aging cream, serum or whatchamacallit? Chances are, it...

Young or old, having a daily routine can go a long way to keeping you on track for your exercise goals. It is very beneficial to have a few go-to workouts that you can really enjoy. When you dread your workout routine, it is unlikely you will...

Alzheimer's is a slow-moving disease that affects memory and cognitive function. A form of dementia, Alzheimer's is a particularly difficult to treat condition, rendering patients increasingly disabled over time. Although medical researchers are...

Does your loved one suddenly need help standing up? Is walking down the street, or up a flight of stairs, all the sudden unmanageable? These may be the first steps of immobility, a common disorder experienced by millions worldwide. That's why we...

There is no one thing to expect when getting diagnosed with dementia. Unlike many other medical conditions, Dementia is not one specific disease, but can be caused by many different disorders affecting the brain. Living with dementia can mean...

Medical research is quickly advancing to where diseases once fatal are no more frightening than the common cold. HIV, Polio, and even the Ebola Virus are headed towards complete extinction, but what about Alzheimer's? Can Alzheimer's Disease be...

Southeast Michigan is home to a large population of baby boomers. With age, the chance of dementia increases and care options focusing on this specific illness become essential. That's why Memory Care is so important. Memory Care is a specialized...