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The Best Mobility Aids for Aging Parents
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The Best Mobility Aids for Aging Parents

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Lake Oconee Health

As your parents age, finding mobility aids to help them maintain their independence is crucial. Learn about the best equipment for your aging parent here.

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6 Steps To Keeping The Brain In Shape In Your Fragile Years

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By Amy Cameron O’Rourke, author of The Fragile Years As a professional care manager for more than 40 years, it ...

Common Types of Eye Problems That Come With Old Age
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Common Types of Eye Problems That Come With Old Age

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Lake Oconee Health

Eye problems are one of the most common conditions to expect when getting older. Discover some of the common types of age-related eye problems.

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Upgrade Your Morning Routine to Ease Arthritis Joint Pain

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Editorial Team

The sun rises, you flutter your eyes open and take a deep breath. It’s time to start the day, but ...

Lake Oconee Seniors
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Caring for Mom or Dad (and Probably Your Own Kids, Too)

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By Francine Falk-Allen, author of No Spring Chicken: Stories and Advice from a Wild Handicapper on Aging and Disability (She ...

Senior Health

4 Ways Long-Term Care Can Weather the Next Emergency

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COVID-19 has shaken communities worldwide. Despite strenuous efforts by caregivers and medical professionals alike, people needing long-term care and living ...

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Age 65 or Older? You’re at Higher Risk for Pneumococcal Pneumonia

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Adults aged 65 years and older are now getting back to doing the things they love, whether that includes spending ...

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Seniors Discover Sitting Tai Chi is Great Medicine for Many Ailments

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Editorial Team

The clinical research is piling up in favor of Tai Chi. The American Journal of Health Promotion (AJHP) published an ...

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Staying Fit in Retirement Can Also Reduce Health Care Costs

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Editorial Team

It’s no secret that staying physically active supports overall well-being, especially for older adults. From reducing risks of certain conditions ...

How To Help Aging Parents Stay at Home
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How To Help Aging Parents Stay at Home

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Lake Oconee Health

We’d all like our parents to maintain their independence as they age. Here’s how you help your parents continue to live on their own as they grow older.