Foot and Ankle Surgeons Offer Winter Weather Safety Tips Brrrr! Much of the country has seen frigid and treacherous weather during the first weeks of 2018. It’s so important for seniors to take precautions to avoid cold-related illness and...
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Recently, I had two extraordinary experiences with the wonderful staff at Wilf Campus and Stein Assisted Living. The first experience was challenging. My Mom and Aunt, who both live at Stein, lost their older brother to a sudden illness. He...
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“May the lights of Chanukah usher in a better world for all humankind.” ~ author unknown If it feels like life is sometimes spinning like a dreidel, Chanukah helps us to slow down – to reconnect with family and loved ones, and to celebrate with...
Read moreThanksgiving is ideally a time to be thankful and break bread with family and friends, but we all know that this idyllic view of Thanksgiving is not always possible in a world that is, by any definition, imperfect. Whether you are dealing with...
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Tapping in to the Expertise of a Geriatrician A primary care doctor is the first point of contact for most health problems, but as adults age a geriatrician may be another expert to add to the mix. A geriatrician – an expert in diagnosing and...
Read moreThe Art of Paying Attention, Mindfulness “Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift.” Oprah Winfrey Open up any magazine...
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Hospice in Crisis – Joanne Kenen It might seem odd to talk about “innovations in dying,” but in recent decades the hospice movement has become an important new pathway for the most difficult phase of life. As American health care has become...
Read moreSmartphones, iPads and the Internet … Oh My! If you think smartphones, ipads, social media and the world of apps are for today’s youth only, think again! The technology boom has mostly occurred over the course of older adults’ lifetimes, and many...
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Easy on the Eyes As people age it is not uncommon to experience vision changes. Even if you enjoy good vision now or did when you were younger, taking care of your eyes is vital to your overall health and wellbeing. While it is normal to...
Read moreSocial Security – To Claim or Not to Claim… That is the Question Social Security provides a financial safety net to individuals as they reach retirement but the pros and cons of when to actually tap into the benefits are complicated...
Read moreDating After 60 If you think dating isn’t for the senior set, think again! Relationships and intimacy are an important part of life at any age and often contribute to happiness, health and well-being. As we enter our senior years we may find...
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