Fall Awareness: Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe

As our loved ones age, ensuring their safety at home becomes a top priority. One of the most common risks faced by seniors is the danger of falls, which can lead to serious injuries, reduced mobility, and loss of independence. September, recognized as Fall Prevention Awareness Month, is a crucial time to focus on how…

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Empowering Senior Women: Tips for Healthy Aging and Self-Care

In honor of National Women’s Month, let’s dive into some fantastic tips tailored specifically for senior women to prioritize their health and self-care. Here are some easy-to-implement strategies that can make a big difference in your well-being: Stay Active: Take daily walks in your neighborhood or local park. Try low-impact exercises like swimming or tai…

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National Kidney Month

Kidney diseases are the leading cause of death in the US. For National Kidney Month we are focusing in on one of the most common, yet silent conditions: chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is estimated to effect 37 million US adults, but most cases go undiagnosed. 40% of people with severely reduced kidney…

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American Heart Month

It is American Heart Month! This is an incredibly important and relevant topic for the average American senior because 75% of men and women between the ages of 60-75 suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease. There are many actions you can take to help you and your heart stay healthy while you age. Here…

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Monday Minute: 8 Fitness Lessons Learned from Seniors

As we celebrate the fathers and father-like role models in our lives, we wanted to focus on the wisdom of the ones that come before us. Many people look to the seniors in their life for advice on making money, on relationships, on coping with loss, on faith, and on perseverance through all seasons. But…

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Orange County Commission on Aging

Orange County Commission on Aging Ever wonder if our local government really cares about our senior community? Orange County has found a way to guide seniors on ways to get help, find fulfillment and  give back. The Commission on Aging was established as an advisory board under the Orange County Board of County Commissioners in…

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Let’s Pick Your Brain, for Science!

Let’s Pick Your Brain, for Science! Have you heard about a Brain Bank? I don’t mean a location for the neighborhood zombies to store their dinner. This is a research program dedicated to helping families obtain a definitive diagnosis of whether their loved one truly had Alzheimer’s disease or whether it was something else.  If…

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