Adults 50 and older account for an estimated 73% of all cases of avoidable vision loss. Age is the great equalizer. It doesn’t affect everyone equally, but it’s guaranteed to affect you. You can take all the precautions in the world, but you may still face eye issues with age. The significant change many seniors…
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Is sunburn just a minor irritation, or the beginning of something far more dangerous? During the summer months in Portage, IN, seniors enjoying the warmth of the season might overlook how quickly too much sun can shift from a pleasant afternoon into a medical emergency. When it comes to sun poisoning vs heat stroke, knowing…
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Heat stroke vs stroke? What’s the difference? Well, a stroke is a neurological condition, and a heat stroke is one of the heat-related illnesses that affect seniors in extreme weather. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an American is diagnosed with a stroke every 40 seconds. The main similarity between heat stroke…
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Summers can be risky for seniors in Gahanna, OH, since adults over 65 face a higher chance of heat stroke than younger people, according to the CDC. Too much sun can also cause bad sunburns that make you feel sick. At Rittenhouse Village Gahanna, we help our residents stay safe and enjoy summer. Knowing about…
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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 1 in 9 individuals aged 65 or older are living with Alzheimer’s disease. If a loved one has been diagnosed, it can feel overwhelming. Watching memory fade and daily routines become harder is tough. It can feel confusing, stressful, and even scary. But you don’t have to go through…
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With the cost of senior housing climbing to all-time highs, rushing into a decision can lock your family into higher rates or terms that don’t fully suit your long-term needs. And in Reading, PA, where demand for quality senior care is growing quickly, it’s especially important to make an informed decision. Asking the right questions…
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With top-ranked healthcare centers and easy connections to Indianapolis, many retirees head to Northside for their later years. There is something else that draws people to this part of the city: it also scores exceptionally high for senior living communities, notably Rittenhouse Village at Northside of Indianapolis. This Discovery Senior Living community recently won accolades…
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Portage, Indiana, sits about an hour southeast of Chicago, offering small-town comfort within reach of a major city. In the US, there are around 818,000 residents in senior living communities, according to the American Health Care Association. Choosing the right location starts long before it’s time to move. One of the most crucial steps is…
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Michigan City, Indiana, just 45 miles east of Chicago, Illinois, is a beautiful lakeside city steeped in rich history and offers many nature exploration opportunities. Its location along Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Park provides access to green and blue spaces, hiking trails, and other outdoor activities. Given all these positive attributes, it’s…
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A group of friends at Rittenhouse Village Gahanna laughs over a card game in the sunny dining room, planning an afternoon visit to Gahanna’s herb gardens. Tucked in central Ohio, Gahanna, known as the “Herb Capital of Ohio,” blends small-town charm with easy access to Columbus’ lively attractions. At Rittenhouse Village Gahanna, our retirement community…
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