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August 10, 2016

Author: LISA HURLEY

Dementia-Friendly Kick-off Event planned

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As the aging population  increases the number of people living with Alzheimer’s  and other forms of dementia does as well.

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July 6, 2016

Author: Ashley Grant

Alzheimer’s detection can make a difference

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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 47 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia throughout the world today. In the US, someone develops Alzheimer’s every 66 seconds. Alzheimer’s takes more lives than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. It takes the life of one in three seniors. This makes Alzheimer’s the sixth leading cause of death in our nation. With so many people affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s, it’s important to be aware of dementia and the diseases it causes.

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May 25, 2016

Author: DIANE SCHUH AND LISA ENTRINGER

Aurora helps care for ‘Silver Tsunami’ of baby boomers

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Sheboygan is seeing a tremendous increase in the geriatric population.

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May 18, 2016

Author: ERICA GOLLHARDT

Celebrate Older Americans Month with exercise, activities

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Sheboygan County’s community of active individuals is steadily growing as awareness of fitness and nutrition become more popular.

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December 23, 2015

Author: Erica Gollhardt

Holiday Nutrition is Important to Seniors

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Most people know eating healthy can lead to long and nutritious lives. However, several factors stand in the way for seniors when it comes to maintaining...

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September 3, 2015

Author: Annette Selk

Falls in seniors a vicious cycle

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Every year, the National Council on Aging recognizes Fall Prevention Day on Sept. 23 — the first day of fall.

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May 20, 2015

Author: Erica Gollhardt

Exercise is vital for seniors too

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Exercise is vital for seniors too

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May 20, 2014

Author: Kathleen Manny

Older Americans Month - safe today, healthy tomorrow

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“It's not how old you are, it's how you are old.”— Jules Renard

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