Tag: Health


Skilled Rehabilitation: Providing a New Lease on Life

As we age, our body goes through many changes including, but not limited to, a decline in balance, heart conditions, and joint deterioration in the knee, hip, shoulder or ankle. Personalized therapy and skilled rehabilitation programs provide help in the recovery process and gets the patie…

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Sensory Loss in Seniors

Each of the five senses connects us to our world in different ways, but as we age they begin to change. The staff and caregivers at The Preserve understand that sensory loss has a great impact on older adults and also can be difficult to grasp for those who are not experiencing the same. A…

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COVID-19 Response

CMS (the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), the Florida Dept. of Health and Governor DeSantis announced sweeping proposals this weekend that ban visitors for the next 30-days to Nursing Homes, Assisted Livings and most congregate senior community settings – for the next 30-days.…

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Why Healthy Socialization and Activities Matter as We Age

Studies show a strong link between the overall health of older adults and the level of social interaction in their lives. The need for a social life and healthy relationships with family and friends does not diminish as we age, and is particularly important for seniors. The positive effect…

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Four Tools to Effectively Manage Chronic Pain

Pain is our body’s warning that something is wrong and is a normal reaction to injury or illness. As the body heals, the pain typically goes away, but for some the pain continues even after the cause has gone away. When the pain continues for 3 to 6 months or longer, it is considered chr…

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2020 Medicare Costs and Coverages

There are many confusing rules and regulations for our seniors to follow when signing up for Medicare and/or the private plans, and the process can be overwhelming. It’s important for Medicare beneficiaries to understand all their options, what Medicare covers and, most importantly, …

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Influenza and People 65 Years and Older

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu is defined as a contagious respiratory illness which can cause mild to severe illness and even hospitalization. The CDC recommends an influenza vaccination each year for everyone as young as 6 months of age, but esp…

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