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Tag: wellness
Rehabilitation – Vital for Senior Healing
Rehabilitation helps seniors regain strength, balance, and confidence—restoring abilities once thought lost and improving quality of life.
The Link Between Auditory Function and Fall Risk
Hearing loss doesn’t just affect communication—it raises fall risk. Learn how hearing care and hearing aids can protect your balance and well-being.
Prioritizing Mental Health in Our Golden Years
Mental health matters at every age. Learn how seniors can recognize warning signs, stay connected, and take steps to protect their emotional well-being.
Rehabilitation and Support after a Stroke
SOURCES: American Heart/American Stroke Association Guidelines for Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery for Adults Knowing where to turn for rehabilitation… Read more »
Coconut Oil: Super Food or Super Fad?
by Edna Cox Rice, RD, CSG, LDN Endless claims tout this tropical oil’s health benefits, a cure-all for everything from… Read more »
Dementia: Personal Thoughts and Reflections
by The Rev. Dr. Derald H. Edwards, Chaplain, The Heritage at Lowman With a mother who has early onset… Read more »
A New Approach to an Old Habit
by Edna Cox Rice, RD, CSG, LDN Are you in the habit of making New Year’s resolutions? Yes?! Well… Read more »
What the World Needs Now
by Larry Dawalt It was 1965 and one of my most treasured childhood possessions was a small, black transmitter… Read more »
Hearing Health and the Company it Keeps
by Matthew Orosz; Hearing Care of Summerville The connectivity of hearing and the mind and body is astounding. As… Read more »


