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Mastering the art of aging well in Oak Park
Too often, the term “aging,” invokes negative images which can stigmatize older adults. But more and more, leaders in the healthcare field, the media, and seniors themselves are focusing on the...
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Long distance grandparenting for seniors in Oak Park
Some of us remember when elder grandparents lived in the same household with their children and grandchildren. It’s a rarity these days. Today, many families are scattered and separated by distances...
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Seven simple steps for aging well for seniors in Oak Park
If only there was a recipe for aging well – a little of this and a little of that, and voila! Perfect old age. Well, according to the National Institutes for Health’s magazine, “Medline Plus,” there...
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Seniors in Oak Park ‘get it down in writing’
Most seniors, as they age, they think about their Will. They see a lawyer and make decisions about the division of assets among children and/or grandchildren. There’s another kind of asset to leave...
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Seniors in Oak Park recognize the top 10 health care mistakes
Health care can be a maze of doctor’s appointments, prescriptions, tests, safety measures, etc. As seniors age, the maze becomes even more complicated. What the doctor said is unclear, driving becomes...
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Seniors in Oak Park: To drive or not to drive
Giving up driving can be a tremendous blow to an older person. There’s the practical side: how to run errands, get to the doctor, visit friends, etc., and then there’s the emotional side: driving is a...
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Skin concerns by seniors in Oak Park / River Forest
No matter what, skin ages because of too much cold weather, too much sun, and too many years. Most people make a point of taking care of their skin, using moisturizers and creams to keep inevitable...
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Seniors in Oak Park prepare for a doctor’s visit
Visiting a doctor’s office can make a senior nervous, impatient, or even scared. He or she may have only a few minutes with the health care provider, and later the patient may remember unasked...
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Another Bruise?
What causes that dark, unsightly mark on a limb known as a bruise? Unable to remember bumping into anything, an older adult may be baffled about how a new bruise happened. It’s common to experience...
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