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Tips to make the Holidays Shine for Seniors(0)
December 23, 2011
Here are 10 tips to help you make this holiday season even brighter for seniors. This article from Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. We at Basic American Medical would like to wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas.
Thanksgiving Activities
This article from Suite 101 lists helpful ideas and activities to do with your elderly loved one this Thanksgiving Holiday. We at Basic American Medical would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Is it Time for a Geriatric Screening ?
Are you concerned that your loved one is showing signs of not being able to perform simple or basic tasks ? It maybe time to take your senior loved one to have a Geriatric Screening. This article from Inside Elder Care outlines for us what this type of screening is and where to go to [...]
The History of Labor Day
We at Basic American would like to wish you and your family a very safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Here is a very interesting and educational article from the US Department of Labor that informs us about the history of “Labor Day”.
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