Posts made in May, 2017

3 Elements to Age in Place

Posted by on May 25, 2017 in Home, Our Blog, Safety | Comments Off on 3 Elements to Age in Place

The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University predicts that by 2035, the population of those 65 and older will grow to approximately 79 million — up more than 30 million from today. And 90 percent of adults in that age group prefer to remain in their homes, according to AARP. For those who would like to stay in their homes into their golden years, updating these three areas to accommodate changing needs is something worth tackling sooner rather than later. Lighting A well-lit home, both indoors and out, is a fundamental component of safe, long-term living. Start by making...

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6 Possible Reasons for weight gain

Posted by on May 4, 2017 in Education | Comments Off on 6 Possible Reasons for weight gain

Healthy eating and regular exercise are two of your top priorities, so there’s no need to worry about gaining weight, right? Not necessarily. Seemingly inconsequential behaviors such as eating while multitasking, taking certain medications and opting for alternative sweeteners can lead to unexpected weight gain. Here are some choices that may be impacting what you see on the scale: Lack of sleep: Sleep deprivation can not only increase your risk of heart disease but also influence you to eat more calories. A 2016 study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that...

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