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Recently, six Presbyterian Senior Living communities were ranked at the top of the U.S. News & World Report list of Best Nursing Homes 2015. Best Nursing Homes provides information on care, safety, health inspections, staffing, and operations for approximately all nursing homes and retirement communities located throughout the United States. Data is obtained from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Nursing homes too new or those with little data available may not appear in the list.
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It’s a known fact the population is aging. Seniors are the fastest growing demographic in the world. As life expectancy increases, so will the need for senior housing.
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I think any married couple would agree that our spouses exert a great deal of influence over our daily routine, habits, and behaviors. Whether it’s figuring out how to divide chores or arrange schedules around work, children or leisure time, our spouses affect our behavior probably more than most of us would like to admit. Our exercise habits are no exception and a new study from researchers at Johns Hopkins University, in collaboration with other institutions, examines the effect that our spouses have on our activity levels.
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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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According to a Cornell University Agricultural School professor, the number of different fruits and vegetables harvested and consumed worldwide ranks in the thousands. In the United States, consumers eat only a small number of these. The top vegetables consumed by the majority of the population include: lettuce, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes. Watermelon is in the mix, too. The remaining few pounds per year are split between a number of different kinds. However, it is remarkable how little of these other fruits and vegetables are eaten.
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