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[Infographic] Are You Fit for the Chill?

As the temperature begins to drastically fall, so can our desire to exercise. There are many health benefits to outdoor exercise, but there are some necessary precautions. How fit for the chill are you? Download our Are You Fit for the Chill Infographic to get more toasty tips for your winter workout.

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It's a Family Affair: The New Face of Caregiving

Older adults are living longer now than previous generations. This means adult children caring for elderly parents are likely to be approaching 70 themselves. Allen Geiwitz, a 71 year-old retired computer programmer, knows the strain this can have on older adult caregivers.

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Health & Aging

Bone Health: It’s Worth the Weight

I have been asked several times over the years, “Why does it feel like my bones are breaking more easily?” The answer in most cases is low bone mass. There are several degrees of bone weakness and loss. These vary from mild to severe.

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Health & Aging

Transitional Care Unit Comes to Westminster Village in Dover

After much anticipation, the long-awaited Transitional Care Unit (TCU) at Westminster Village in Dover, DE has opened! What this means for the residents of greater Dover and central Delaware is that when it is time for a patient to leave the hospital, but they require more acute care than a traditional short-term rehabilitation center can provide, there will be a resource available close to home for them to get the care they require. Until now patients with a need for this level of service were forced to choose between a stay in Christiana or Milford. Now they can choose to be close to loved ones and to home.

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Health & Aging

Why You Should Buy Grandma a Kitten: Health Benefits of Owning Pets

Anyone who’s ever owned a pet knows that they provide the type of wealth money can’t buy, in the form of devotion, affection, companionship, laughter and love. But you may not know that for seniors, the perks of pet ownership are even more profound.

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Caregiver Support  |  Health & Aging

Celebrating the Holidays Safely with Senior Loved Ones

Updated November 2024 The holidays are fast approaching! Your To-do list includes shopping, baking, wrapping, and other seasonal preparations. But for caregivers with an aging parent or anyone entertaining elderly loved ones this holiday, there's one more item for your list: Safety Checks! It may seem like just one more item for your To-do list, but with the suggestions below, it is easier to keep your elderly loved ones safe this holiday season.

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