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Acupuncture For Older Adults

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

Many older adults are struggling with chronic health issues. Long-term health concerns are a strain on individuals, families, and societies. Health conditions are challenging for any person regardless of the diagnosis. However, chronic conditions pose unique challenges for the patient, … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Well Into Older Adulthood

Posted on June 12, 2013 by admin

Older adults experience changes in sleeping patterns and habits that are part of normal phases of development. Changes in sleeping patterns, though, do not mean that sleep quality should diminish. Older adults require quality sleep every night in order to … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness-It’s Good For Your Health!

Posted on June 3, 2013 by admin

Mother Theresa once said, “If we really want to love we must learn how to forgive.” Forgiving, though, is not an easy process. In fact, the difficulty of forgiving others is often the reason for the ending of friendships and … Continue reading →

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The Importance Of Nixing Salt From Your Diet As An Older Adult

Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin

March is National Nutrition month! If you’re an older adult struggling with diet-related health issues, now is the time to overhaul your nutrition and eating behaviors. A report from ABC News suggests that by 2030 more than half of all … Continue reading →

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Taking On the Weight Loss Challenge For Spring

Posted on March 4, 2013 by admin

Weight loss is one of the most difficult goals that Americans place on their list of resolutions. According to the Center for Disease Control, over one-third of Americans are obese. Advertisers promise us quick fixes for weight loss. How many … Continue reading →

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Volunteering: It’s Good For Your Health

Posted on January 21, 2013 by admin

Many Americans volunteer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over 60 million people volunteered between 2010 and 2011. Volunteering is great for your health and your community. Research suggests that individuals who are 60 years and older have the … Continue reading →

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B-I-N-G-O

Posted on December 5, 2012 by admin

Residents at Doolittle Home enjoying playing Bingo. The rousing game of bingo that Americans love has a long and rich history. Bingo originated in the early 1500s. The roots of the game can be traced to an Italian lottery, Lo … Continue reading →

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Dental Hygiene: Facts and Suggestions

Posted on October 19, 2012 by admin

Good oral hygiene and dental care is critical to the well being of older adults. Unfortunately, many older adults have dental issues that could have been prevented through routine care and regular visits to a dentist. If you are an … Continue reading →

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Doolittle Home Hosts This Month’s BNG Meeting

Posted on October 16, 2012 by admin

Click here to open the gallery. Thank you to all who attended the BNG (Bristol Networking Group) meeting at Doolittle Home today. Thank you to Karole Nicholson for organizing the group, and thanks you to Pam Greenfield for educating us … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer And Older Adults

Posted on October 4, 2012 by admin

According to the Mayo Clinic, women over the age of 60 have an increased chance of developing breast cancer. Older women that have a family history of breast cancer or exposure to radiation from treatment for another cancer are at … Continue reading →

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