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Dangers of Seniors Living Alone

Dangers of Seniors Living Alone

By on April 2, 2013

More older Americans are living alone in their homes, but a startling number of those seniors are experiencing social isolation and dementia symptoms. The results of a decades long study from the University College London on the impact of loneliness and isolation has shown that both loneliness and infrequent contact with friends and family can,…
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8 Reasons Why Many Seniors Prefer Senior Living Communities to Living Alone

8 Reasons Why Many Seniors Prefer Senior Living Communities to Living Alone

By on June 6, 2012

Nursing home. For many, the term  conjures images of a sterile, white walled, overcrowded institutional setting complete with 1950s metal hospital beds.  If you haven’t visited a senior community in a while, you may have some misconceptions; senior communities have changed significantly over the last couple of decades. Senior communities today range from cozy and…
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