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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 29-Aug-2017

  The Many Benefits of Yoga for Brain Health

  For decades, yoga has been hailed as a vastly beneficial form of exercise, especially for seniors. It allows them to improve flexibility, balance, overall strength, and mood. This low impact form of exercise even helps ward off conditions like ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 4-Aug-2017

  Which Vaccines Do Seniors Need?

  National Immunization Awareness Month is upon us, so take this time to understand the critical role vaccines play in maintaining one’s health, especially senior health. For seniors, staying up to date on immunizations is especially important ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 23-May-2017

  How Mental Health Affects Physical Health

  The link between mental health and physical health is generally misunderstood. They’re typically considered two separate entities; however, the two actually go hand-in-hand. For example, depression has been linked to 67% increased risk of death ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 30-Apr-2017

  The Benefits of Group Exercise for Seniors

  When it comes to a healthy, active lifestyle, we have all heard about the benefits of exercise. However, is it safe for seniors older than 65 years of age to exercise? The answer is yes! According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, nearly ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 24-Mar-2017

  Coping with the Decision to Place Your Parent in a Nursing Home

  One of the most emotional and difficult decisions a person can experience is deciding to place his or her parent in a nursing home. Feelings of guilt or even cruelty are often associated with this kind of choice, especially if that individual has ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 10-Mar-2017

  7 Foods Which Can Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's

  There is no denying that the older we get, the more prone we are to Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, you can increase your chances of maintaining a healthy, functioning brain well into your elder years if you add these vital foods to your ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 28-Feb-2017

  Choosing the Right Assisted Living Facility for Your Loved One

  If your loved one is no longer able to live on their own, it may be time to consider an assisted living facility. It is never easy to trust strangers to care for your loved one, and with so many facilities to choose from, it can be difficult to be ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 8-Feb-2017

  Tips to Stay Sharp as You Age

  Changes to the brain are a normal part of getting older. As people age, the volume of the brain gradually shrinks, causing nerve cells to shrink or lose connections with other cells and leading to minor forgetfulness. These changes are normal, but ...

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