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Heart Smarts

by Julie Ann Anderson on January 31, 2012

Blood pressure is something that people should strive to control throughout their lives, but it’s particularly important for seniors and senior health. High blood pressure is a common problem, affecting  more than 50 percent of all Americans who are 60 years old or older. What is High Blood Pressure? When your heart beats and pumps [...]

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Paul & Lori Hogan, founders of Home Instead Senior Care inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame!

by Julie Ann Anderson on January 23, 2012

 Omaha Business Hall of Fame By Cindy Gonzalez WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER A former mayor, a publisher, a marketing expert, two husband-wife teams and the founder of a discount-store chain are to be inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame. The selections follow a nomination process that sought people whose accomplishments in business were historically [...]

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Committed to Quality Care

by Julie Ann Anderson on January 18, 2012

Committed to Quality Care In an effort to monitor and improve the experience of all of the Home Instead Senior Care network’s clients, the network has commissioned J.D. Power and Associates, a globally-recognized independent market research firm, to conduct periodic surveys of all of its valued clients. J.D. Power and Associates conduct surveys with clients [...]

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

by Julie Ann Anderson on December 12, 2011

Seasonal Affective Disorder or Sad… Seasonal affective disorder (also called SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year. If you’re like most people with seasonal affective disorder, your symptoms start in the fall and may continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. Treatment [...]

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Keeping Seniors’ Winter Blues at Bay

by Julie Ann Anderson on December 7, 2011

Depression is not a normal part of aging, but when older adults do have depression, it may be overlooked, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Seniors may show different, less obvious symptoms and may be less inclined to experience or acknowledge feelings of sadness or grief. The winter months can be especially challenging [...]

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Free Holiday Events in Sonoma County

by Julie Ann Anderson on December 5, 2011

December 3 — Petaluma Downtown Holiday Open House – Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Holiday, Celebration: Don’t miss the Christmas festivities and open houses throughout Downtown Petaluma, CA December 3 – 4 — Holiday on Florence! – Time: 11am to 5pm Holiday: A Showcase of Fine Local Craft featuring handwoven clothing, pottery, glass, jewelry, [...]

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Verterans Day 2011

by Julie Ann Anderson on November 11, 2011

Happy Veteran’s day to all those who have served & who are currently serving!  And to the families who lent us your sons & daughters, your husbands & wives, your fathers & mothers! Today we honor them all & Thank them for their sacrifice and courage! Veteran’s Day Parade & BR Cohn Flyover If you [...]

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Halloween activities in Sonoma County…

by Julie Ann Anderson on October 29, 2011

  Pumpkin Patch – Petaluma- through Oct 31002011 Open Daily from 10am-6pm. Anderson Organic Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Patch 4588 Bodega Ave., Petaluma. (707) 338-3363   Blind Scream Haunted House – Santa Rosa  threw Oct 31002011 Upon arriving you meet Doc Hunter & his twisted Family where you get a look into their scary world…..walling [...]

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Alzheimer’s Wine Country Memory Walk 2011!

by Julie Ann Anderson on October 28, 2011

Alzheimer’s Wine Country Memory Walk 2011!. Hey Check out our video from this years 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Did you walk? IF so which walk did you do?  

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Help family caregivers through holidays

by Julie Ann Anderson on October 24, 2011

Help family caregivers through holidays   Give family caregivers a gift this holiday season by inviting them to participate in one of the upcoming “Home for the Holidays” webinars. This hour-long informational session provides family caregivers with information on how to help their senior loved ones manage holiday travel, family gatherings, seasonal depression and other [...]

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