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On September 12, members of Gloria Dei Communities visited Thurgood Marshall Elementary and Benjamin Franklin Elementary in Philadelphia[Read More]
Posted on December 7, 2016 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
The winter months can be challenging for anyone. The cold can really deplete our willpower to get up and moving. Plus, the lack of sunlight can drain our positive energy. Unfortunately, we’re not like bears, so we can’t just hibernate through these months. It’s important, especially for seniors, to be as active as possible and to prevent isolation. Read More
Posted on November 29, 2016 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
As the winter months approach and all of the festive holidays begin to occur, our diets can take a turn for the worse. Overindulging in carbs and sweets is certainly not a new tradition during November, December, and January. However, gaining excess weight and skipping workouts for even just a few weeks can have a negative impact on your overall health. Read More
Posted on November 9, 2016 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
We went pink in October to promote awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In November, we need to change that color to purple. It is the color of choice for National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month! Last year, we wrote an article about spreading awareness. This year we want to help you recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease. Read More
Posted on August 24, 2016 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
As you get older, you may notice a few changes to your body, as compared to when you were younger. Minor aches and pains are to be expected, and although these little things may not be a sign of disease, they can be frustrating. However, it may become a little less frustrating if you understand why these changes are happening. Read More
Posted on August 9, 2016 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
In a world plagued with uncertainties, there are constants in our life that we can always just assume. The earth will continue to revolve around the sun, gravity will continue to pull us down to this earth, you’ll never get away from paying taxes, and your furry friend will always shower you in unconditional love! Read More
Posted on July 20, 2016 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Have you found that your parent or loved one is having difficulty dressing themselves? Do they struggle to get into the shower every morning or evening? Is cooking a meal on their own too much of a task? If so, that means every day activities have become too burdensome for them. Read More
Posted on July 5, 2016 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
As the number of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients rises, so has the number of treatment options for these cognitive impairment disorders. Research facilities all over the world have been in search of the miracle cure that can stop and ultimately reverse the effects of the different types of dementia. Unfortunately, nothing has been created so far, but minor breakthroughs are occurring. Read More
Posted on June 23, 2016 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Unfortunately, our senses can degrade as we age. It’s not uncommon for older adults to require a pair of glasses to read a book or ask someone to repeat what they said due to hearing loss. These are quite familiar problems. However when it comes to your vision, if you’re experiencing cloudiness or colors seem to be faded, you may be experiencing a cataract. Read More
