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Top Tips for the Transition: Making the Most of the Move to a Retirement Community

Top Tips for the Transition: Making the Most of the Move to a Retirement Community

By: Cathy Ritter A whirlwind schedule packed with activities, such as traveling to nearby historical attractions or a professional sporting event. Working out in a fully-equipped health center or participating in a video game tournament. Some days, not getting to bed until well after midnight. This isn’t college – it’s today’s retirement community. Despite this new paradigm in retirement living, the decision to move into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) is still one of the biggest challenges older Americans [...]

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An Extra Set of Eyes with a Home Care Agency

An Extra Set of Eyes with a Home Care Agency
How one couple received 'undercover care' through a unique cleaning service When it comes to deciding where to spend their future years, an increasing number of seniors are choosing to remain[...]

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Having a Health Care Manager and Friends to Turn to

Having a Health Care Manager and Friends to Turn to
Hal Ely could never forget that day at the bowling alley when he met Kay, the woman that would become his future wife of nearly 50 years. "I kept making strikes that day," he said with a laugh. "I[...]

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ProAging at Springwell Assisted Living featuring expert on Brain Fitness

ProAging at Springwell Assisted Living featuring expert on Brain Fitness
Nearly 60 professionals showed up a Springwell Senior Living in Baltimore, MD to network and engage in a discussion lead by Michael C. Patterson, a founding principal in mindRAMP & Associates,[...]

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A Helping Hand in Elder Care

A Helping Hand in Elder Care
*Anthony Coruzzi — Three Brothers* For Anthony (Tony) Coruzzi and his family, nothing is more important than the strong bond they share. And on this particular day, they are happily gathered at the[...]

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A Care Manager Provides a Family with Resources

A Care Manager Provides a Family with Resources
Emma Alford moved her mother Annie Davis, also affectionately known as Ms. Daisy, from Mt. Vernon NY to care for her. For Emma, it was the best option after her father had passed away, especially[...]

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Skilled Nursing Homes: Geriatric Care Manager Certifications

It is highly important to consider a Geriatric Care Manager's (GCM) certifications before enlisting their services for yourself or a loved one. According to its website, members of the National[...]

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A Resource Available 24/7: Seniorcare

While Geriatric Care Managers are there to help guide individuals through what can be a complex world of retirement resources, there are times when they step in as a source of comfort and feel like[...]

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Communicating with Alzheimer’s Patients

Good communication is essential in every walk of life, and especially in ongoing relations with victims of Alzheimer's disease (AD), an irreversible, degenerative illness. As the disease progresses,[...]

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