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Read More Encouragement: The Role of Family in Senior Physical Therapy
An injury, surgery, illness, chronic pain and reduced mobility motivate many geriatric physicians to prescribe...
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Read More The Angry Old Man (or Woman) Part 2: How to respond when your aging parent acts out
In Part 1, we covered a few reasons why your elderly loved one may be...
Read More The Angry Old Man (or Woman) Part 1: Five reasons seniors may become grumpy
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‘Tis the season for gatherings, family traditions, and favorite holiday dishes. But, if your elderly...
Read More How to Stay Connected With Family in an Assisted Living Community
Several weeks ago, we wrote about the importance of meaningful socialization. Maintaining connections and relationships...
Read More Make the Most of Your Nursing Home Visits
As nursing home residents age and decline, they may gradually lose the ability to communicate....
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