05.16.2016
Staying stable on your feet and able to correct yourself to avoid a fall is an important skill for anyone, but is especially helpful as people age. Each year more than one-third of people 65 and older fall, according to NIHseniorhealth.gov. Balancing exercises can help improve control and body position to help prevent a fall. ...
Read More12.16.2014
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Here are just a few ways that technology can make it easier and even safer for seniors to remain living in your home, or aging in place. Smart kitchen appliances are those which have sensors that can detect whether or not an appliance is in use and/or if it should be turned off. For example, ...
Read More02.28.2013
ALC
At ALC our deep commitment to knowing our clients puts us ahead of the game in countless ways. This is particularly true as it relates to being proactive in terms of their well-being. Our highly trained clinical professionals are watchful for signs that might indicate a change in a client’s health. One area in which ...
Read More01.28.2013
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When a little heartburn becomes a frequent issue, it may be time to look for more than a bigger bottle of antacids. Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is a very common disorder often associated with frequent heartburn and yet, it is more than just a little discomfort. GERD is when the contents of the stomach ...
Read More12.07.2012
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At ALC we have made it our mission to keep our clients healthy and out of the hospital. Roughly 10% of our clients are receiving home health care after having been hospitalized for congestive heart failure (CHF), a condition for which there is a reportedly high hospital re-admission rate. Karen Wise, ALC’s director of nursing ...
Read More10.24.2012
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October and November have the dubious distinction of being the beginning of the annual influenza or flu season, which lasts until spring. The flu is a respiratory infection caused by a number of viruses. The National Institute of Health (NIH) reports that 5-20% of the population contracts the seasonal flu each year. The flu can ...
Read More05.25.2012
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It’s not a luxury but a very real need. A good night’s sleep is fundamental to your health, regardless of your age. The average senior adult requires as much sleep as younger adults, according to WebMD. The ideal amount of sleep is estimated to be 7.5-9 hours per night. Individuals who sleep well tend to ...
Read More04.12.2012
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Respite for caregivers is really not a luxury; it’s a necessity. While caregiving for a loved one can be extremely meaningful and fulfilling, it is in all likelihood also stressful and draining. The impact becomes even more apparent in situations where the caregiver is also juggling other work, family and home responsibilities. Caregivers need periodic ...
Read More02.24.2012
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Seniors are the fastest growing segment of our population, and the vast majority of them seek to stay put. Between 2000-2010, the number of older Americans in the United States grew at a faster rate than that of the total population according to new figures from the Census Bureau. In 2010, people over the age ...
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