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According to a study conducted by the National Institutes of Health, more than 4 in 10 Americans will experience an episode of dizziness that will be significant enough to send them to a doctor. Dizziness can affect balance which can lead to falls in the elderly...
“Give thanks.” “Count your blessings.” From our Thanksgiving gatherings with friends and family to the festive cards and gifts we share with the special people in our lives, the holiday season is filled with reminders to open our eyes, take stock and be thankful or...
The Village at McLean is expanding, ushering in a new era of active senior living on our beautiful wooded campus in the heart of Simsbury, CT. The new Goodrich building will add 55 maintenance-free apartments and an array of upscale dining venues and amenities. Many...
According to a CDC report, 20% of all hospital emergency room visits in the United States involves seniors 60 years and older.Unfortunately, there may be a time when you or your loved one needs to leave home quickly. In the event of a sudden medical or weather-related...
Take a look two floor plans in McLean’s amenity-rich neighborhood, coming summer 2022 As you might have heard, we’re expanding our Independent Living at The Village at McLean to include 55 new independent living residences. The Goodrich expansion is ideal for those...
You didn’t retire so that you could sit idly by—that’s not what got you to this enviable position in life, after all. So, when you’re searching for where to take your next step, you want to land somewhere you’re inspired to live fully, live richly and thrive....
We all want to stay well. But sometimes the unexpected happens and we find ourselves (or a loved one) in a situation where health services are needed. Not always, luckily. Rather, sometimes we just need to put our feet up for a few days and tell the story. But when...
Are you noticing your loved one is forgetting things more often? Are they having difficulty staying on task? Maybe they are becoming irritated at things that were never an issue before. Could it be these changes are just a part of normal aging? Or could it be...
As our population ages, approximately 1 in 3 adults in our country qualify themselves as “informal caregivers” to other adults. This statistic means that you are certainly not alone, but it doesn’t mean this is an easy task. The work you do is so important and greatly...
Taking care of an aging parent or spouse can be rewarding, but it can become quite difficult depending upon their condition and your situation. There are many different types of resources and services available to support seniors today, but how do you know when it is...