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When I was eleven years old my older brother brought me to a pick up game of basketball at our local community center that was held every week on Monday nights. At the time, my brother was in high school and as a lowly middle school kid it was intimidating for me to be in the same gym with the older players—a group that was comprised of high school students, recent high school and college graduates, and guys who were firmly entrenched in the “real world” with families and 40 hour-a-week jobs.
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It has been well publicized in recent years that a sedentary lifestyle can increase the likelihood of negative medical conditions such as diabetes, heart attack, certain cancers, stroke, cognitive decline, and osteoporosis. A recent study of physically active older adults, published in The Journal of Physiology, confirms that those who are physically active can decrease their risk for these conditions, but also maintain a physiological profile that is much younger compared to the general population.
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Patient-centered care is rapidly changing the healthcare care industry. For Presbyterian Senior Living, its a concept that's been incorporated into our mission and dates as far back as our origin—over 82 plus years ago. Our mission, to offer Christian understanding, compassion and a sense of belonging to promote wholeness of body, mind and spirit is at the very core of what culture change and patient-centered care is all about.
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Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or dementia can be a long and emotional journey. According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than 5 million Americans are living with the disease. This number is reported to increase rapidly in the coming years.
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Are you age 65 and older? If so, you are at greater risk of developing serious complications if you contract the flu virus. On average, 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population comes down with the flu each year and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu related complications. The flu can cause serious illness and in some cases lead to death if gone untreated. Make sure you are taking the right precautions to protect yourself this flu season and know what signs to watch out for.
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SeniorAdvisor.com, one of the premier ratings and reviews site for senior care and services, has recently awarded Glen Meadows Retirement Community, in Glen Arm, MD, the 2015 Best of Senior Living Award. The award recognizes the nation’s best of the best senior care providers.
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