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Barth Holohan is the president and founder of Continuum: Private Duty Home Care and the co-founder of Family Partners: Day Services/Residential Home. He started his home care business in 2002, his day services business in 2008 and his residential home business in 2017. Barth has been in the healthcare industry…
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As we age, we all sleep less. In fact, seniors sleep less than any other age group, despite the fact that proper rest is a crucial factor in maintaining good health. Sleep helps prevent both long and short-term illnesses as well as stress-related issues, problems that often plague the senior…
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by: Susan Ashby Arts and crafts have a long tradition of connecting generations. Quilting is no different. For hundreds of years, families have passed down the craft, signature patterns and plenty of stories to boot. Why quilting is a great activity for seniors Quilting requires crafters to use their entire…
Caring for a Spouse with Dementia: Coping and Support Dementia is a scary word. That word gets even scarier when you hear the news that your spouse is diagnosed with dementia. However, there are ways to cope with the diagnosis and help yourself and your spouse through this difficult time….
by: Acts Retirement-Life Community Deciding when — and if — it’s a good time to consider moving into assisted living is a highly personal choice. If you’re a caregiver or if you’re making this decision for yourself, here are some common topics to think about. Seniors who are feeling the strain of maintaining a…
Science fiction authors have written extensively about bionic body parts. Smart glasses are not bionic but are a very real and current example of advanced technology, and now their creators have seniors in mind. Gone are the days of having several different pairs of glasses depending on what one needs…
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