Wellness
LiveSmart: Adult Day Care Offers Safety and Stimulation Away from Home
It can be challenging for caregivers to ensure seniors are reaping the benefits of a strong social network outside the home. An adult day program can help.
Articles by Robert Webster Jr.
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Business Review: Senior Living in Upstate New York — Old Age, New Economy
The Albany Business Review published a story about senior living facilities throughout the Capital Region, with a look at some of The Eddy campuses.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Get Your Shot Soon to Fight the Flu
Hygiene is key to fighting the flu, but the best prevention against the flu is to get vaccinated.
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Times Union: Healthy Dose of Knowledge Helps Transition into New School Year
Helping kids stay healthy when they return to school is all about helping them avoid infectious diseases and infectious bad behavior.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Medical Alert Technology Enhances Safety for Seniors
For seniors at home and on-the-go, the ability to summon help at the time of a fall is critical to keeping an emergency from turning into a tragedy.
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NewsChannel 13: Back to School — Getting the Kids Into Good Sleep Habits
Good sleep hygiene is essential to getting adequate, high-quality sleep. Diane Tenenbaum, M.D. from St. Peter’s Family Health Center provides tips to parents.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Keep Tobacco Out of Your Mouth to Avoid Oral Cancer
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, more than 43,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Safety on the Playground Makes for More Fun
Adult supervision and knowledge is the most important factor in preventing a good number of playground falls and injuries.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Be Alert for a Local Menace — Deer Ticks
The Hudson Valley, including the Capital Region, has among the highest incidence of Lyme disease in the nation. LiveSmart offers tips on avoiding ticks.
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Daily Gazette: Getting Into the Hydration Habit
Staying hydrated, especially during the summer months, can be tough. A recent article in The Daily Gazette offers some tips.