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By now, you've all heard the new buzzword being thrown about by gerontologists and those working in aging services—successful aging. But what does it mean; what does it really look like? By definition, successful aging refers to the physical, mental, and social well-being of older age. In fact, many of the issues we face as we age are due to an accumulation of one or all of these factors. The good news is we don't have to let the aging process dictate how we choose to enjoy the second half of our lives.
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Giving back to your local community can be very rewarding. From volunteering your time at a senior center to helping out with community food drives, the possibilities are endless. The recent release of Giving USA 2014 reports a total of $335.17 billion in charitable giving by American individuals, foundations, estates, and corporations. Of the reported $335.17 billion, 72% of those dollars were from individual givers—those dedicated to making a difference through financial stewardship.
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Caregiver Support | Health & Aging
We all agree nursing can be very challenging at times, but it's probably one of the most rewarding career choices out there today. To all those who have chosen this career path, you are real life superheroes and more of you are needed.
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There's no better time to take charge of your health than right now. March is National Nutrition Month and all over the country, schools and child care centers have begun to implement healthy school meals into their nutritional programs. To date, approximately 90 percent of school districts are meeting these new nutritional standards. Yet schools aren't the only ones making sure those they serve receive healthy meals. Senior care providers are making an effort to ensure older adults receive the dietary and nutritional support they need.
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Kirkland Village, a Presbyterian Senior Living Community located in Bethlehem, PA, was again recognized for being one of the top workplaces in the Lehigh Valley. The Morning Call, the third largest newspaper in Pennsylvania, administers the Top Workplace Survey.
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Health & Aging | Reflections & Leadership
Falls are a common geriatric problem many seniors face. In an effort to prevent fall risk and the complications that can arise from fall injury, many senior care providers opt for the use of personal bed and chair sensor alarms. The question is, do they do more harm than good?
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