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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.
The History of Assisted Living
Here is a very informative outline of how Assisted Living Facilities began and have developed over the years. This article from Assisted Living History.com.
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 [...]
Three more Signs of Functional Decline
Here are three more signs of functional decline to be aware of when observing your senior loved one and their ability to live independently. This article from Inside Elder Care.
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