The Power of Friendship
For seniors, friendships can have a significant impact on longevity. Numerous studies show that recovery from a major health challenge, such as a heart attack
January 16, 2015
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Medical Benefits of Music: Part Two of Two
By Stacey Daniels, R.N. at The Arbor Assisted Living Facility Music is one of the few activities that uses the whole brain. It is instrumental in
December 26, 2014
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Medical Benefits of Music: Part One of Two
By Stacey Daniels, R.N. at The Arbor Assisted Living Facility Throughout history music has been a part of life. Every known culture on the earth has
December 19, 2014
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Safeguard Your Home for Fall Prevention
The first day of fall is Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Sponsored by the National Council on Aging, the day was designated to raise awareness about
September 23, 2014
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Insomnia – Part II: Diagnosis and Treatment
Shell Point’s Staff and Consultant Pharmacist, Yaw Adu Sarkodie, Pharm D., was the featured speaker at a recent Health Connections program. In Part I, we
June 2, 2014
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Insomnia – Part I: Types and Causes
If you are reading this at 2 a.m. because you are having trouble sleeping, you are not alone. Approximately 50 to 70 million Americans suffer
May 27, 2014
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National Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness month. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. According to the Skin Cancer
May 5, 2014
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Tech Tip: Computer Security
Why not start the new year off right with a review of best practices for computer security? On average, removal of malware, viruses, and spyware
January 14, 2014
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Hearing Loss: Symptoms, Dangers, and Solutions – Part III
Mitigating hearing loss has many benefits: improved social interaction, self-esteem and quality of life; improved safety, increased self confidence and sense of independence; and improved
December 24, 2013
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Hearing Loss: Symptoms, Dangers, and Solutions – Part II
Did you know that seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing? Shelly Rogerson,
December 10, 2013
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