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Every year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control emphasizes the importance of getting a flu vaccination and established National Influenza Vaccination Week. This year, National Influenza Vaccination Week takes place between December 6 and December 12, 2015.
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Health & Aging | Housing & Development
Imagine stepping outside into the fresh air and sunshine to do a little yard work, fetch your mail and put together a picnic lunch. If this sounds like the perfect day, you might not believe that it’s actually a form of physical and occupational therapy.
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Many seniors think it’s too late for them to quit smoking. The truth is that it's not only possible to kick the habit later in life, but doing so is accompanied by a multitude of benefits. The Great American Smokeout Event—celebrated this year on Thursday, November 19th—offers the perfect opportunity to set and achieve smoking cessation goals.
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As we enter the season of giving thanks, many of us are disposing of pumpkins that we carved for jack-o-lanterns or placed on our porch to add a splash of color. More of us will be ending our traditional Thanksgiving feast with a delicious slice of pumpkin pie. While I am a big fan of that sugary treat, there is much more to thank nature for in the pumpkin.
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Caregiver Support | Health & Aging
There are many benefits to having a loved one cared for in their home, but finding the right provider is crucial. With At-Home Services, your loved one can age in "our" place while their day-to-day needs are being cared for. Your loved one will have the freedom to maintain their way of living in a healthy, safe environment. Because At-Home Services is focused on meeting the needs of aging adults—by offering personalized services—quality of life is greatly improved.
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Health & Aging | Reflections & Leadership
The study of aging—gerontology—is a science that has made incredible progress over the last 30 years. Gerontology now acknowledges that it is important to consider the entire person, remembering that as well as physical needs, older adults have spiritual, emotional, and social needs.
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