According to a recent study, 57% of Americans with chronic conditions had delayed medical care and suffered a care gap due to COVID-19. In order to offer self-care or supplement health visits, Aetna and other companies supply kits with specially curated products. Sen...
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Elder abuse is severely under-reported because the abused elderly find it extremely hard to tell someone, are generally ashamed, scared or perhaps unaware of the abuse or, in some cases, do not understand that someone they trust uses.
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“It’s wonderful to see their full face and their smiles,” said Wakely, who has happily ditched her mask during exercise classes and visits with friends and family. Exercise for Seniors
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If you are not exercising, or are generally inactive, make a decision to improve your life. Start slowly and gently. You'll see results quickly! Benefits include: Lowers blood glucose and blood pressure and controls cholesterol Strengthens heart...
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Many Thanks to Westminster-Canterbury in Virginia A new member of the Stronger Seniors family, Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury (SVWC) is a faith-based, not-for-profit retirement community that celebrated 30 years in 2017. Their campus sits on 87 wooded acres...
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Eighty-one percent of senior care providers say they are focusing on social isolation in their patient populations. This proportion jumps to 88 percent in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
What is Medical Identity Theft? Medical identity theft is when someone steals or uses your personal information (like your name, Social Security number, or Medicare number), to submit fraudulent claims to Medicare and other health insurers without your authorization.
Exercising after 50 is possible and necessary to better deal with the problems of the elderly. To do this, some of the keys to take into account are strength training, finding an exercise partner, and doing yoga. Feeling good and comfortable with yourself is possible...
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