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Take Charge of Your Future

Take Charge of Your Future

None of us likes to think there will ever be a time when we won’t be able to make decisions for ourselves, but advance planning will make it much easier if that time does come. Just think about it for a moment. If you were to become seriously ill or injured, would...

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Safe Outdoor Activities for Seniors

Safe Outdoor Activities for Seniors

Getting outside and staying active is vital to our health and well-being, even when the weather isn’t the warmest. We have assembled some tips to help you get all the benefits of outdoor exercise and fresh air in the colder months—safely. The physical and mental...

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This February, Show Your Heart Some Love

This February, Show Your Heart Some Love

Life certainly has taken us on some twists and turns these past few years, making it easy to forget important things like taking care of ourselves. At McLean, we value an individual’s overall wellness and want to ensure residents have every opportunity to thrive....

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Tips on Finding Balance as a Caretaker

Tips on Finding Balance as a Caretaker

If you’re caring for aging parents while also raising your own family or supporting adult children (and even grandchildren), finding ways to care for yourself is essential. With people living longer and record numbers of adult children moving back home during the...

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Are You Getting the Latest Treatment for Your Arthritis?

Are You Getting the Latest Treatment for Your Arthritis?

At McLean our skilled physical therapists (PTs) have years of experience treating patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knees, hips, shoulders, and other joints. Your PT will conduct a thorough examination and evaluation to determine your impairments and develop an...

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Build Strength and Flexibility Inside This Winter

Build Strength and Flexibility Inside This Winter

What do you do when it’s too cold to take a walk, bike or even get out? The Outpatient Therapy team at McLean shares some simple exercises to keep you strong and limber—in the comfort of your living room with ordinary items you have around the house!...

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Help Your Loved One Experience the Joy of Holiday Gift Giving

Help Your Loved One Experience the Joy of Holiday Gift Giving

What types of gifts are best for someone you love who has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia? Here we share some ideas from our 50 years of experience at McLean in providing senior care that truly enriches life. Holiday music and decorations brighten the...

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Sweeten the Holidays With a Mouthwatering Dessert

Sweeten the Holidays With a Mouthwatering Dessert

McLean’s speech therapist, Emily Solis, shares a delightful recipe for eggnog cake and other tips for holiday meals everyone can enjoy, even seniors with chewing or swallowing difficulties. Gathering around the table with family and friends for a holiday brunch or...

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