Category Archives: Senior living

Smart Sponsor: Heat warnings for
local seniors often go ignored

It looks like this summer may be brutally hot across most of South Central PA, and while heat alerts warning of specific dangers to the local elderly population are being widely issued – they seem to be largely falling on deaf … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Summer travels take seniors on the road

Summer Travels Take Seniors on the Road Family Vacation Tips When Traveling with Seniors With kids out of school and gas prices dropping this summer, the allure of the open highway is a draw to many families for their summer … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Studies show Dad may need help but won’t ask for it

Experts call on families to monitor dad’s physical and mental health The new tie and golf balls are a nice gesture, but this Father’s Day dad might need a gift society has conditioned him not to ask for- HELP! This … Continue reading

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Smart sponsor: Is Dad depressed or showing signs of Dementia?

This Father’s Day, thousands of families will come home to find that Dad has lost his usual   “spark.”  He’s sad and sluggish. He’s not himself and he’s forgetting things. Is it depression or dementia?  The two health issues are often … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Scams Against Seniors Are On the Rise

Senior citizen scams have grown to be a $2.6 billion dollar a year business for criminals – affecting one in five seniors.  With a longer life expectancy also comes a higher risk of being scammed. Those in their 80’s and … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Aaaachooooo!

Allergies and Asthma Are Commonly Diagnosed Between Age 55 and 75 Spring allergies aren’t just for children. They’ve arrived earlier this year due to the warm weather which means lots of sniffling and sneezing for the growing number of seniors … Continue reading

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Smart sponsor: Care to Care?

As an HR generalist, I take on the responsibility of hiring the caregivers that work for my company, Senior Helpers.  Because of the part time nature of the home care industry, turn over is substantial. Being a caregiver is not … Continue reading

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Smart sponsor: A Home for MOM

Folks write songs, poems, and even sport tattoos praising mom and now the results of a new national survey should make moms feel even more special. Just in time for Mother’s Day, the national poll found 70% (7 out of … Continue reading

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Smart sponsor: Have you had a visit from Arthur?

Arthr-itis that is!    It’s not a pleasant visit that’s for sure! Did you know that there are over 100 different types of Arthritis? Sometimes it’s hard to know if joint pain is due to over use or strain or if … Continue reading

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Smart sponsor: Which way do I walk?

This seems to be that time of year when all the organizations begin planning their fundraising walks.  As a business owner, I receive calls, emails and flyers in the mail.  Every month is a different disease – each equally in need … Continue reading

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