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So the cat lady was correct - kitty's make everything feel better !

New pathways for cancer treatment

Living with cancer continues to be a challenge for many older adults. The side effects of extensive surgery, life -altering chemotherapy and the impact on someone's life are well understood. We, at gaitway of Charlotte LLC in Charlotte NC, offer...

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Want to Age Successfully ?

Consider attending a Gerontology Conference on just that. See Alison Starkey PT, MBA/MHA, CAPS CDP present on "Gaps in care - the way forward for Physical Therapy and Wellness". See the link below for registration - CEU's are available for...

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End of Life paperwork for Dementia - do you have it covered ?

Wise Wednesdays: Having your "paperwork in order" is a well known important thing to do for all adults. In the case of dementia and what is appropriate at the end of life requires special consideration. This article looks at the necessary discussions...

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Wise Wednesdays - are you running on a big wheel and then not moving afterwards...? you might be better off not exercising...

As we all know, keeping your weight down as you age is increasingly difficult. Exercise is the fountain of youth for so many - but not necessarily for weight loss. Exercise has been proven to help with anti - aging, cardiovascular fitness, mood...

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Wise Wednesdays - are you taking too much medication ??

The issue of overdose is in the news for younger folks who are getting caught up with "prescription medicines" the so called "Opioid Epidemic".  Much of the press coverage focuses on otherwise normal people who have an injury, are given ( perhaps...

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New research points to brain stimulators for increasing memory... a solution for dementia ?

Wise Wednesdays ! This is a fascinating read on the latest research being developed for memory optimization in all kinds of clinical situations. These "stimulators" are already being used for Parkinson's and MS patients and work remarkably well -...

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