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  • Pain Awareness Month
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    Pain Awareness Month

    September 14, 2023

    September is Pain Awareness Month, a time to promote education and understanding of chronic pain syndrome and how it affects millions. Chronic pain is a complex disorder and can significantly...

  • Breast Cancer awareness Month
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    Breast Cancer awareness Month

    September 14, 2023

    Breast cancer is a common cancer type that affects women worldwide, with an estimated one in eight women developing breast cancer in their lifetime.  October is breast cancer...

  • Facts About Childhood Cancer
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    Facts About Childhood Cancer

    August 17, 2023

    Cancer can be a scary word, especially when it comes to children. Childhood cancers are where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and invade the body's healthy cells. These types of cancer often...

  • Sun Safety for Everyone
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    Sun Safety for Everyone

    July 27, 2023

    Stay Sun-Safe with These Sun Safety Tips Summer is in full swing and with it comes the long-awaited sunshine. While the sun can provide many benefits, it can also be detrimental to our health...

  • What is Transitional Care?
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    What is Transitional Care?

    July 27, 2023

    Transitional care is an essential service for individuals and families who require additional support following a hospitalization or stay in a skilled nursing community. Transitional care helps...

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    Paying for In-Home Care

    July 18, 2023

    For many people, paying for in-home care can be a confusing and intimidating process. From determining the cost to navigating insurance regulations-it’s hard to know where your family should...

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    The Benefits of 24-Hour Home Care

    Caring for a loved one is no small task. It can be a full-time job that requires constant commitment and support from family members and friends. Fortunately, with 24-hour home care, you can ensure...

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    Benefits of Gentle Yoga Stretches for Seniors

    When you think of yoga, what comes to mind? Young, slim, flexible people twisting themselves into astonishing contortions? It might surprise you to learn that yoga is a good exercise for people of...

  • Benefits Of A Low Sodium Diet
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    Benefits Of A Low Sodium Diet For Seniors

    You probably see products marked 'low-sodium' every time you go to the grocery store. If you are not a senior, you may not worry about your sodium intake very much. However, for seniors...

  • 6 Signs of Mental Health Issues in Seniors And How to Spot Them Early On
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    6 Signs of Mental Health Issues in Seniors And How to Spot Them Early On

    June 27, 2023

    As we age, our mental health can start to decline. This can be due to a variety of factors, including physical health issues, life changes or losses, and even medications. It’s important for...