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Embracing Independence: The Advantages of Aging in Place
As individuals enter their senior years, the concept of “aging in place” emerges as a viable and beneficial choice. Aging in place involves staying in one’s home while accessing necessary support and…
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Exercise – Just What the Doctor Ordered
Typically, as we get older, we face increased health issues. One of the most significant risks to health is falling. Some reasons for falling are out of our control, such as age,…
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PACE Your LIFE
Delaware’s Newest, Easiest Way to Continue Living Independently in Your Own Home Caregiving is a 24/7 responsibility and caregiver stress is very real. Caregiving can impact a caregiver’s professional life, family and…
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Start Planning Today for Your Family’s Future to Ensure Compassionate, Quality Long-Term Care
Americans are living longer than ever before thanks to modern medical advancements. With increased life expectancies comes an increased demand for long-term care support services among older adults. The Administration for Community…
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Celebrating the Holidays at Rockwood
In appreciation for the community’s support through this exceptionally difficult year, all of Rockwood’s public programs will be free to the public in December! This gift to our friends and neighbors was…
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Entering a Season of Gratitude
Thanksgiving Holiday Ideas to Live Healthy, Live More On average, Americans will consume between 3,000 – 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day, while the recommended average ranges from 2,000 – 2,600 calories (depending…
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Do You Hear Ringing?
Tinnitus (pronounced tih-NITE-us or TIN-ih-tus) is sound perceived in the head with no external source. For many, it’s a ringing sound, while for others, it’s whistling, buzzing, chirping, hissing, humming, roaring, or even…
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Your Own Home In-Home Senior Care
Compassionate Care…in Your Own Home Maintaining a home is no easy task, and the obstacles only increase with age. Suddenly, the floors take longer to clean, the mailbox is further from the…
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Worries are for the Birds – Living the Good Life at Manor House
Bob Larkin has a lot of birds. Ospreys. Orioles. Eagles. They perch around his home, captured in moments of contented peace or high drama, each beautifully carved and painted by Bob himself.…
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Go Plastic Bag Free!
By Jamie McPherson, Your Own Home “Good afternoon. Paper or plastic?” “Neither. I brought my own.” A new plastic bag ban is here to stay in Delaware. Following the lead of states…
