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Each June, countless volunteers, organizations, caregivers, and communities work together to increase awareness for Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. The observance that started nearly 40 years ago is just as relevant today, if not more so, with...
Have you ever woken up only to find your head spinning and the sound entering your ears is like someone talking through a tin can? Or have you turned your head and started to feel extremely light-headed, even to the point you’re afraid you might pass out? You’re not...
Transitions are a natural and inevitable part of life. While many of us fear change, the reality is change is often very positive. We all know, life is about change. You could be downsizing your home for all the right reasons — dear friends could be moving closer to...
April is National Volunteer Month. McLean is happy to join in the celebration, lauding the work of our many volunteers, including the members of the McLean Auxiliary. Founded in 1972, the McLean Auxiliary, along with other volunteers, is an incredibly dedicated group....
Of the many things we have learned during the pandemic, one of the most beneficial is how to use technology to stay active, stay in touch and stay healthy even when we have to stay at home. The opportunities are endless—from online classes and book clubs to virtual...
Research shows that we actually live better, and potentially longer, when we interact frequently with others—especially friends. According to a recent study from the University College London, friends—more than family—may make a significant difference in reducing risk...
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...
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...
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....
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...