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A Guide to Wearable Health Technology: Staying Healthy and Independent
As we age, staying healthy and maintaining our independence becomes increasingly important. You may have heard or even used wearable health devices—these are small electronic gadgets you can wear that can help you monitor your health. These devices are becoming more popular and more affordable. They might be helpful for you if you know more…
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The Age of Technology and Aging
As we age, technology can play a crucial role in maintaining our independence, comfort, and connection. The category of technology solutions that are designed to meet the needs of the aging population, called AgeTech by the folks at AARP. In an effort to bring together the various startups, investors, and tech companies who are working…
READ MOREFind True Purpose and Personal Growth in Senior Care
Working in the senior care field offers a unique blend of tangible and intangible rewards, making it a truly fulfilling career path. With people living longer, the demand for dedicated professionals in senior care is constantly growing, ensuring job security and ample opportunities for both personal and professional development. If you’re looking for a career…
READ MOREFamily Dynamics and the Holiday Season
Tips to Help You Better Enjoy Your Holiday Family Gatherings Families will start to get together around the holidays, which can be a source of connection, joy, and celebration. However, for a number of people, there are complicated family relationships, that can trigger stress and anxiety during the holiday season. Getting the most out of…
READ MOREReducing the Risk of Falls
Once you reach a certain age, it’s not unusual to personally know someone who has been injured by a fall of some kind. The thing about aging is that the risk of falling increases significantly, plus an awkward fall can have more serious consequences as we age. For older adults, falls are a major cause…
READ MOREAging in Place: Technology’s Role in Senior Independence
Greater Independence Through Technology It was only a few decades ago that people didn’t have a choice about where they could spend the years of the latter part of their life. A chronic health condition or special medications or frequent monitoring by a medical professional made living in an assisted living facility the only choice.…
READ MORENew Trends and Technology for Hearing Aids
The Future is Here and It Sounds Promising! Hearing loss can occur for a variety of reasons, but the most common reason is aging. Fifty percent of people over the age of 75 are going to have enough hearing loss that it will affect the quality of their life. A lifetime of loud noises and…
READ MOREMCC Newsletter Summer 2024
Take a look at the 2024 Summer Newsletter! The 2024 Summer Newsletter
READ MORE2024 Activity Association District Five Senior Olympics
Have yourself a day MCC! Wednesday was a special day for our MCC residents that participated in the 2024 Activity Association District Five Senior Olympics! MCC claimed eight gold medals out of the 10 events and won a silver and five bronze medals. The team final was MCC 31, Grand of Mohawk Valley 10, Sitrin…
READ MOREExploring Your Options for Elderly Care
What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Aging in Place vs. Senior Community Living? If you are wondering about what choices you might have regarding yours or a loved one’s care as they age, these are two main approaches to elderly care. They both have distinct characteristics that lend themselves to particular situations for elder…
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