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Don’t Fall this Fall!
Can you feel it in the air? After a hot, muggy summer, it’s finally almost fall! Monday (September 22) is the Autumn Equinox, also known as the official first day of fall. Did you know that the first day of autumn/fall is also Fall Prevention Awareness Day? 1 in 4 people age 65+ in America…
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Enroll with Ease
In the fall there’s a lot of talk about Medicare Open Enrollment, but what is it? If you or someone you care for is on Medicare, this period is your yearly chance to review your coverage, compare plans, and make changes that could save money or improve your benefits. Unfortunately, it’s also the time when…
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Spotlight: Seniors for Healthy Choices
September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate those who are putting in the hard work to start or maintain their sobriety and to remind ourselves that maintaining sobriety is possible at any stage of life. This year’s theme, Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life), feels especially meaningful when thinking about how…
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Spotlight: CCWC Home Maintenance and Safety Services
As we get closer to fall and the weather starts to turn cooler, homeowners may start thinking about home projects they’d like to get finished before winter (and snow!) hits. Although many older adults want to age in place in their home, sometimes normal home upkeep can make aging in place difficult. Catholic Social Services…
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Dizziness and Aging
Vertigo- it’s not just a classic horror film. Nearly ¼ of seniors (age 72+) in the United States experience some form of dizziness. We all feel dizzy from time to time, but vertigo can raise challenges that leave an older adult isolated or unable to leave their home. Vertigo can be upsetting or jarring for…
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Seasonal Eye Care
August is National Eye Exam Month! While August is a good time to focus on our eye health (and maybe schedule that eye exam we’ve been putting off), eye health is something that should be taken seriously throughout the year. We’ve covered normal age-related eye changes, common eye health tips, cataracts, and finding low-cost eye…
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