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Keeping a canine companion has a multitude of benefits for seniors like Ms. Cooner. For example, pets have been proven to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and even triglycerides of the dog owner.
Is my loved one ready for long-term care? Well, the term "ready" is a tough one. When it comes to moving to a nursing care community, "ready" probably isn't a common feeling that elders can relate to. So, if you are waiting around for you or your loved one to feel ready, it's important to acknowledge the feeling may never come.
Experts recommend that the average adult takes approximately 10,000 steps each day. Meanwhile, those adults 60 years old and up are urged to take between 6,000 to 8,000 each day.
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The transition to a long-term care community can be an especially difficult decision to make on behalf of a loved one. Many families are often tempted to hold off as long as they possibly can, only taking steps to admit into care when it becomes absolutely necessary. However, in many cases, delaying such a decision can be costly for both the elder and the family caregivers.
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