We all forget things from time to time: a misplaced set of car keys or a moment of wondering why we walked into a room. Usually, we can laugh it off. But sometimes, that laughter isn’t the first instinct. Sometimes, it’s raised eyebrows because it’s the fifth time your loved one has forgotten something today,…
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It may be a strange concept, but you don’t need to lose someone completely to feel their absence. According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, ambiguous grief strikes when a loved one is still physically present but emotionally distant. Unfortunately, that’s a painful reality for those involved in dementia caregiving. There are challenges that…
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According to the American Academy of Audiology, one in three adults over 60 has hearing loss. The rate increases for seniors 85 and older: half of those in this age group live with hearing impairment. Auditory impairments come in many forms, and among the most common is conductive hearing loss. If left untreated, this condition…
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Recent studies into health and well-being for seniors found that people are more active and healthy when they move into a community. At Spring Mill Senior Living, we put a vibrant environment and personalized care at the heart of everything we offer because we understand these advantages. Read on to discover more about what we…
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As we age, we all notice our bodies changing. Some changes are noticeable from the outside, and others we prefer to keep to ourselves. A common one among many seniors is developing a sensitive stomach — along with the unpleasant side effects resulting from it. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), around 60…
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