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April 25, 2013
by Clayton
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New research out of the University of Luxembourg has begun to identify the positive effects of using social media as a resource for investigating ailments and promoting overall health in seniors. This new study has identified new user-friendly technology, such … Continue reading
May 1, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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A new study, titled Nurses’ Perceptions of Error Reporting and Disclosure in Nursing Homes, found that those thinking of putting a loved one in a home may want to think again. During the study, researchers collected data through mailed surveys … Continue reading
March 22, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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As people age, their memory tends to get a little shakier – seniors age 80 and over tend to be the most vulnerable to forgetfulness. Whether it's the beginning stages of dementia, or simply aging, a new study published in … Continue reading
February 18, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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Senior centers around the country are tuning in to the new guidelines for keeping elders healthy by promoting activities aimed at getting seniors exercising and eating well, The Sentinel reports. Being a caregiver is a full time job and being … Continue reading
February 16, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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With seniors staying more active as they age, many are choosing to continue to age in place rather than move to a senior living facility. This seems to be true as the recent State of the Nation's Housing 2011 report, … Continue reading
February 10, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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As people continue to live well into their 80s and 90s, plastic surgery has become more popular among the elder generations. In fact they've become the fastest growing segment within the industry, according to a study conducted by the American … Continue reading
February 1, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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As the lull in the economy continues, more frauds and scams seem to be popping up, many which that affect the senior population, the Los Angeles Times reports. One of the most popular scams occurring nationally is social security fraud. … Continue reading
January 28, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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Boomers are trying hard to stay fit and active for as long as possible. This means exercising and eating a nutritious diet as ways to continue to age gracefully and in place. Although numerous seniors are doing their part to … Continue reading
January 25, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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For many seniors aging in place, they tend to feel like they can still do it all – as long as they still have their spouse alongside them. This was true for Florence R. “Pat” Herman, 80 and her husband … Continue reading
January 22, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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A new study shows that as people age, their bodies tend to need less sleep. Published in the medical journal Current Biology, researchers from the University of Surrey in the UK compared the sleeping habits of young people, between the … Continue reading