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Winter Safety Tips for Seniors

Winter is a beautiful time of year. With the holidays, it is one of the most cherished. But, the winter season is not without its own unique risks. For seniors, winter can be an especially dangerous time of year if they are not careful. At Davis Community assisted living in Wilmington NC, we take winter…

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Christmas Safety Tips for Seniors

Now that Thanksgiving is past us, Christmas will be here before you know it. This means that homes will soon be adorned with all manner of holiday decorations, inside and out. But, along with all of that beauty and magic comes some serious risks for seniors. Here are some helpful tips for keeping your home…

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Tips for Using a Walker

For many seniors using a walker can be emotionally challenging because they often view the aid as a physical representation of their loss of strength, balance, and mobility. There can also be some physical challenges as well, because it can take some time for a senior to get used to walking with a walker. But,…

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What is Age-Related Hearing Loss?

It’s no mystery that adults gradually start losing their hearing as they age. And while it can be easy to attribute it to listening to their music too loudly when they were young, age-related hearing loss is actually a normal condition that affects almost all older adults, regardless of the music listening habits they enjoyed…

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Tips for Making Thanksgiving Easier for Seniors with Dementia

Thanksgiving is the iconic family holiday. This day, more than any other holiday, is one in which family from far and wide get together for a wonderful feast and share memories of days gone by. But, for a family member who is suffering from dementia, Thanksgiving can be an entirely different experience. Seniors with dementia…

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5 Tips for Lowering Your Risk for Breast Cancer

Age is one of the non-changeable risk factors for developing breast cancer. As a woman ages, her risk for developing this type of cancer can increase substantially. Therefore, it becomes even more important to make certain lifestyle changes to help minimize your risk as you enter your retirement years. Here are five important things you…

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Risks of Drinking in Middle Age

There’s nothing better than enjoying a few drinks with friends. As we hit retirement, that pastime can become more and more frequent. For many, drinking more alcoholic beverages is simply a natural part of the aging process. After all, socializing is a very popular activity for seniors. But, there are some risks to drinking in…

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Essential Tips and Information

Breast cancer, despite its recent decline in prevalence thanks to early detection and treatment techniques, remains a serious concern for women of all ages. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Davis Community, one of the leading providers of assisted living in Wilmington NC, wants to share some important information and helpful tips that every…

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5 Tips about Health and Wellness

As we age, it becomes increasingly important to adhere to good senior wellness practices. Doing so can help improve your recuperation times after illnesses and in some cases even help you avoid medical problems in the first place. Here are five valuable health and wellness tips from Davis Community, the leader in senior wellness in…

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Safe Travel Tips for Seniors

For older adults on medications, it is important to plan before going on any type of trip, whether it is across the country, overseas, or simply to the mall. Anything can happen when you step out of your home, so good planning and proper medication management is essential to protecting yourself and avoiding any complications….

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