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Health & Aging | Miscellaneous
In our hectic, hyperconnected culture, stress is increasingly common. And chronic stress is linked to a variety of health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and depression. Equally concerning is the amount of time people are spending on their computers and other electronic devices. It can result in an overly sedentary lifestyle, which can put seniors at risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, and some forms of cancer.
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Health & Aging | Miscellaneous
For seniors, spring offers a wonderful opportunity not only to nourish the body with wholesome ingredients but to foster connections through communal dining experiences. Paul Sprowls, Director of Dining Services at Westminster Woods, is helping Presbyterian Senior Living residents do just that.
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As the calendar turns to spring, many people start to tackle projects around their home. One of those is deep cleaning the house. Sparkling windows and clutter-free kitchen counters are a great way to boost your mood. Research also shows that spring cleaning is good for your mental health in other ways, such as reducing stress, improving focus, and bringing peace.
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Health & Aging | Pine Run Village
At 87, Marty, a disabled Air Force veteran, was wheelchair bound. Parkinson’s disease had robbed him of his ability to move freely. Then he discovered Rock Steady Boxing, a program available at Presbyterian Senior Living’s Pine Run Village in Doylestown, Pa.
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Health & Aging | Miscellaneous
While navigating the complexities of aging, a life-altering medical episode can be a source of anxiety and dread. At Presbyterian Senior Living’s skilled nursing facilities, social workers strive to make the transitions through short-term physical therapy or into long-term skilled nursing care as smooth as possible.
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Finance & Planning | Miscellaneous
Psychologists have many theories on why people procrastinate. They range from a lack of confidence about their ability to make good decisions to anxiety, fear, and feeling just plain overwhelmed. Because they aren’t certain what the outcome will be, people put off taking action. And the more emotional the decision or change, the higher the odds of procrastinating.
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