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11 Tips to Improve Senior Sleep by Reducing Pain and Discomfort
So many older adults have trouble sleeping due to pain or just not being able to get comfortable. These are some good tips to ensure better sleep. 11 Tips to Improve Senior Sleep by Reducing Pain and Discomfort © By … Continue reading
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Tagged back pain, back sleepers, heartburn or GERD, herniated disk, hip pain, knee pain, moon river senior care and transportation, neck pain, senior care, senior care Fairfax County, senior care Loudoun VA, shoulder pain, side sleepers, sleep problems, sleep tips for seniors
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A new kind of treatment center for people with Alzheimer’s
This innovative adult day program in Chula Vista, CA invites older adults with Alzheimer’s disease to relive their memories from the 1950s. The facility is a replica of small town from that era. Participants enjoy activities at the Town Square, … Continue reading
Certified Nursing Assistant – CNA Hiring Fair
If you are a CNA seeking a part-time, full-time or PRN position in Home Health, don’t miss the Moon River Senior Care Job Fair on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.! We have immediate openings for … Continue reading
Building a Better Hospital Gown
by Kathleen Fifield, AARP, January 5, 2018 A far less breezy style could be coming to a hospital near you. Design students were charged with creating a universal gown that added more coverage for patients while preserving easy access for … Continue reading
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Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls
By Mayo Clinic Staff, October 25, 2016 Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall-prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home. Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but … Continue reading
Sundowning and Alzheimer’s Disease
© 2017 WebMD, LLCWebMD Medical Reference | Reviewed by Neil Lava, MD on December 10, 2017 When you are with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease, you may notice big changes in how they act in the late afternoon or early … Continue reading
15 simple diet tweaks that could cut your Alzheimer’s risk
By Angela L. Murad – Mayo Clinic, March 12, 2018 Want to preserve your brain health for the long run? Here are the 10 best foods to eat (plus five to avoid). Have you heard of the Dietary Approaches to … Continue reading
Transportation home from the hospital
Transitioning from hospital to home can be overwhelming. Do you have the prescriptions you need? Will you need help with transportation, meal preparation, errands, daily chores, showers and getting to future appointments? Moon River Senior Care and Transportation provides non-medical … Continue reading
Introductory Offer Exclusive to New Clients Home Health and/or Transportation
$25.00 Gift Certificate used toward four hours of service$75.00 Gift Certificate used toward 20 hours of service$150.00 Gift Certificate used toward 40 hours of service This offer is transferable to another individual, but the discount cannot be combined with any … Continue reading
How can music help people who have Alzheimer’s disease?
Article written by Dr. Jonathan Graff-Radford and Mayo Clinic staff. Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Musical memories are often preserved in Alzheimer’s disease … Continue reading
