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Let’s Get Creative with Cookie Decorating at Your Care Home!
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THE ONE “OLD FASHIONED” HOBBY THAT MAY HELP WARD OFF DEMENTIA
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Exercise is essential for maintaining physical and mental well-being, regardless of age or mobility.
Exercise is essential for maintaining physical and mental well-being, regardless of age or mobility. ...
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1. Thorough Market Research: Before purchasing a residential assisted living facility, conduct comprehensive ...
Exploring the Pros and Cons of Gender-Specific Care Homes
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Understanding the Restrictions on Serving Homegrown Produce in California Assisted Living Facilities
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The Caregiver Conundrum: Nurturing Heroes in a World of Coffee, Chow Mein, and Bullseyes!
Welcome, dear readers, to a world where superheroes wear scrubs and compassion is their superpower. ...
The Limber Laughter Chronicles: Helping Mobility-Impaired Residents Embrace Health and Happiness!
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The Lack of Privacy in Residential Care Facilities: A Concern for Residents
Privacy is a fundamental aspect of our lives, allowing us to maintain our dignity and personal space. ...
Psst: Here’s what you need to do to ensure you have a chance at super aging.
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Finding Love in an RCFE or ARF: Embracing Sweetness and Innocence
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Halloween will be here soon, so try your best to have no fear and enjoy the night! Best wishes ...
Do you own an assisted living facility? Find out how much it’s worth today!
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Combatting Senior Loneliness: The Remarkable Cognitive Engagement through Chat GPT
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Dementia risk varies based on race, ethnicity — and so should prevention efforts, study says.
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Deaths caused by falls are on the rise among US seniors, long-term study finds.
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Q: What is the ideal level of staffing for a 6-bed RCFE?
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Container Gardening Delights: Easy and Beautiful Options for Your RCFE and ARF Backyards!
Dear RCFE and ARF owners, We are absolutely thrilled to share some delightful container gardening options ...
Unleashing the Inner Child: Ideal Toys, Games, and Activities for Memory-Impaired Seniors
As we age, our memories may start to fade, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun and engage in stimulating ...
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Why Today’s Housing Market Is Not About to Crash
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Positive outlook on aging can help older adults recover memory: study
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It is all about rates in the housing market, from the number of care homeowners willing to sell ...
Anosognosia: When Dementia Patients Can’t Recognize Their Impairment?
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Will COVID Vaccines Be Given Every Year, Like Flu Shots?
The FDA is considering a new booster schedule, but vaccine experts say more information is needed. By Rachel ...
These 17 Medications May Cause Double Vision or Harm Your Eyes
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7 Habits to Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
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Do Statins Cause Dementia? Experts Review
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Only an eye exam can pick up most early signs by Kim Painter, AARP, October 20, 2022 The facts ...
4 Surprising Benefits of the Flu Shot
The vaccine can protect you from influenza, and it may have some other perks as well by Beth Howard, AARP, ...
Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Care Home Buying Journey
If you’re planning to buy an RCFE or ARF this year, one of the first steps on your journey is ...
Should You Still Buy a Care Home with the Latest News About Inflation?
While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data ...
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The Real Secret to Selling Your RCFE in Today’s Market
If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve ...
What’s Actually Happening with Care Home Prices Today?
One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what's happening with care home prices? ...
Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease
One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. ...
Experts Increase 2022 Home Price Projections
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3 Tips for Buying a Care Home Today
If you put off your care home search at any point over the past two years, you may want to consider ...
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Whether you’re a potential care home buyer or seller, or both, you probably want to know: will ...
Selling Your Care Home? Your Asking Price Matters More Now Than Ever
There’s no doubt about the fact that the housing market is slowing from the frenzy we saw over ...
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In today’s sellers’ market, many care home owners are weighing their options and trying to decide ...
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As the health crisis started making its way throughout our country earlier this spring, RCFE sellers ...
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