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THE PERILS OF PRICING YOUR CARE FACILITY TOO HIGH

There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your care home this year: setting your price too high. For the real estate OR the business.  It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires. In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of sellers — that’s one in five — have...

Do You Really Need 8 Glasses of Water a Day?

Accumulating research shows that staying hydrated is important for older adults Kimberly Goad | AARP | Published February 08, 2023 Ask any adult how many 8-ounce glasses of water they’re supposed to drink per day and they’ll probably deliver the one-word answer before you’ve had a chance to get the question out: eight. Not seven. Not nine. Eight. That’s the number that...

Do You Really Need 8 Glasses of Water a Day?

Accumulating research shows that staying hydrated is important for older adults Kimberly Goad | AARP | Published February 08, 2023 Ask any adult how many 8-ounce glasses of water they’re supposed to drink per day and they’ll probably deliver the one-word answer before you’ve had a chance to get the question out: eight. Not seven. Not nine. Eight. That’s the number that...

Norovirus: Preventing the highly contagious bug

Norovirus, a highly contagious foodborne gastrointestinal disease, is on the rise this winter in California and the nation.  One reason, says Dr. Shruti Gohil, associate medical director of epidemiology and infection prevention at UCI Medical Center in Orange, is that we’re gathering in public and in large groups more than ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. Another is...

Norovirus: Preventing the highly contagious bug

Norovirus, a highly contagious foodborne gastrointestinal disease, is on the rise this winter in California and the nation.  One reason, says Dr. Shruti Gohil, associate medical director of epidemiology and infection prevention at UCI Medical Center in Orange, is that we’re gathering in public and in large groups more than ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. Another is...

Internet, physical activity tied to improved health

McKnight's Senior Living KRISTEN FISCHER-OCTOBER 7, 2024 Chronic diseases have a crucial effect on the health-related quality of life for middle-aged and older adults, but physical activity can improve their health — as can using the internet for health-related purposes, found a study published in BMC Public Health. The authors say it’s vital to promote physical activity and...

Internet, physical activity tied to improved health

McKnight’s Senior Living KRISTEN FISCHER-OCTOBER 7, 2024 Chronic diseases have a crucial effect on the health-related quality of life for middle-aged and older adults, but physical activity can improve their health — as can using the internet for health-related purposes, found a study published in BMC Public Health. The authors say it’s vital to promote physical activity and...

WHAT TO EAT IN EVERY DECADE OF YOUR LIFE

Medically Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD – WebMD – January 17, 2024 In Your 20s: Foods With Protein Most Americans get plenty of protein, which helps your body build and heal muscle. But active young people, especially those who play sports, may need more. Good sources include lean meat, fish, and dairy products, as well as plant-based sources like beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, and tofu. Tofu...

WHAT TO EAT IN EVERY DECADE OF YOUR LIFE

Medically Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD – WebMD – January 17, 2024 In Your 20s: Foods With Protein Most Americans get plenty of protein, which helps your body build and heal muscle. But active young people, especially those who play sports, may need more. Good sources include lean meat, fish, and dairy products, as well as plant-based sources like beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, and tofu. Tofu...

TWO REASONS WHY THE HOUSING MARKET WON’T CRASH

You may have heard chatter recently about the economy and talk about a possible recession. It’s no surprise that kind of noise gets some people worried about a housing market crash. Maybe you’re one of them. But here’s the good news – there’s no need to panic. The housing market is not set up for a crash right now. Nor is the market for assisted living homes.   Real estate...