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3 Reasons Dental Care Is Important For Seniors

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a whopping 96% of people over the age of 65 have a cavity. Furthermore, 1 in 5 have untreated tooth decay. So, if you think oral hygiene is a young man’s game, think again! Here are three reasons dental care is important for seniors, as well […]

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Eliminating the Mystery Behind Lymphedema

What is Lymphedema? The swelling that occurs when there is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the tissues is known as lymphedema. Primary lymphedema, which is hereditary and/or caused by gene abnormalities, is less common than secondary lymphedema, most often caused as a result of cancer treatment. During cancer treatment, a patient’s lymphatic system can […]

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What is Oncology Rehabilitation?

What is Oncology Rehab? Oncology rehabilitation is a type of physical therapy designed to improve physical function during and after cancer treatment. Oncology physical therapists receive extra training to address the unique needs of individuals undergoing or recovering from cancer-related surgeries, radiation and/or chemotherapy. Who should seek Oncology Rehabilitation? Anyone who has undergone any type […]

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Residential Care Homes and COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertain times which can make day-to-day life stressful and challenging. Many of us feel unsure about what the future holds and so it’s important to focus on what we can do each day to help remain safe and healthy. The assisted living industry has responded to the COVID-19 crisis by taking steps to protect your loved ones and our team members, including escalating infection contr
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Isolate Don’t Deteriorate

Due to the pandemic, most of us, particularly those of us 60 and up are staying at home. Science has shown us that older adults may be at a greater risk for adverse consequences of COVID-19 and as a result, we are playing it safe! What we do not realize is that by hunkering down, we may actually be making our health worse. Why? Staying at home has increased behaviors
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Senior Living and COVID-19

AustinUP Board member and business member John Brown, Owner, Oasis Senior Advisors, offers timely advice for families navigating elder care options during this pandemic. Many families who have loved ones in a medical facility or other type of senior community are currently struggling with the new guidelines on visitations.
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The Government says thank you to those who have served in our military.

The time came when my parents could no longer live independently and needed to move into an assisted living community. Even though many of my relatives had served in the military I was not aware of a benefit that would help pay for long term care for Veterans, their sick and surviving spouses. I became an accredited attorney with the Veteran’s Administration so I could obtain this benefit for my
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Life Event Planning for Seniors

Oasis Senior Advisors Austin/Central Texas often encounters families in destress when assisting families planning a discharge. We find that the families first barriers to assisting their loved plan have an appropriate discharge is a lack of previous legal planning. We asked Virginia Sampson to give our families an overview and she came up with this great post. If you are a senior or have a senior loved one who is
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Dementia Vs. Delirium

As you age, you can become more vulnerable to specific diseases or conditions. For example, older adults are more likely to have glaucoma or arthritis.
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Senior Living 101

Navigating the waters of senior living can be a bit overwhelming and confusing.
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