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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 30, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
An estimated half of all people over the age of 85 have hearing loss. Whether the amount of hearing loss is minimal or pronounced, it should never be ignored. If hearing problems are not addressed by a medical professional, the outcome can be extremely bleak.
Hearing loss affects seniors in different ways. Read More
Posted on December 3, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
International of People with Disabilities Day is held every December 3. The day is sanctioned by the United Nations and its goal is to promote support for individuals coping with disabilities through understanding, education, and awareness. It is estimated that about 20% of the world’s current population is living and struggles with some type of disability. Read More
Posted on November 27, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
There are more than 100 forms of arthritis, some of which are common among adults. In order to treat the condition, it’s important that we first understand the type of arthritis and its progression. Therefore, we’ve written some of the more little known facts in the article below. Read on to learn more:
- An Open Door Policy
One of the biggest misconceptions related to arthritis is that it’s a condition strictly among seniors.
Posted on November 3, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Thanksgiving is typically thought of as a familial time of year, and unfortunately, the elderly often feel left out or feel like a burden. They cannot participate in the activities they used to truly enjoy. Luckily, there are a number of interesting activities that the elderly can and want to take partake in! Read More
Posted on October 17, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place every October and has so since 1985. Through it’s strategic partnerships and successful organized charity events, it has helped raise millions of dollars for research and an immeasurable amount of awareness. This has helped increase the survival rate in women who have detected breast cancer in its early stages. Read More
Posted on October 8, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
As with many other progressive diseases and conditions, dementia is classified into phases or stages. Despite the fact that dementia affects each senior in a unique way, a generalized pattern of decline has been identified and staged according to severity.
Understanding the different stages can help seniors and their loved ones prepare for the coming affects of dementia. Read More
Posted on September 29, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
World Heart Day is taking place today, September 29th. It’s the largest global awareness and advocacy campaign on heart disease and strokes. This year’s theme is promoting a heart healthy environment in order to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). It is a major threat to seniors’ health. Read More
Posted on August 25, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Just as all people are different, all responses to a workout vary according to a variety of factors, such as previous level of activity, health issues, and mobility issues. Your workout needs to be tailored to you specifically, especially as you age and accumulate more problems. Once you have a tailored workout, then you can progress. Read More
