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Monday , January 4 , 2021

2020 in Review

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"And now we welcome the New Year, full of things that have never been." -- Rainer Maria Rilke For years I've thought fondly of the quote from Rilke whenever January rolled around. The words "things that have never been" sound so full of promise. But this past year, much of what the new year brought…

Monday , December 21 , 2020

Is your elderly loved one at risk of being scammed?

By Roger Hill

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The financial exploitation of aging adults is an increasingly large problem in the United States. In fact, The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) reports that one in twenty seniors have indicated some form of perceived financial abuse in the last year. According to some experts, the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is going to make things…

Monday , December 14 , 2020

Improving Balance to Prevent Falls

By Roger Hill

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Seniors are at high risk of severe falls. According to the CDC, about 36 million older adults fall each year, resulting in 32,000 deaths. How does this happen? As people age, gradual physical changes, such as decreased strength and loss of flexibility, lead to a greater risk of accidents. These falls can lead to more significant…