Posts Tagged Companionship
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In The Name of Love
By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate When I was held hostage by a December snow storm, I decided to snuggle under a blanket in my favorite chair by the fire and watch one of those sappy Christmas love stories. During the commercial break I looked up at the sign hang...
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The Positive Effects of Owning a Pet
By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community Can Lassie help you to live longer? Is it possible that Fluffy can help you to lower your cholesterol and your blood pressure? The answer is a resounding YES! Scientists and medical doctors have studied how owni...
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Taking Care of Rover After You’re Gone
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Your pet may have been with you for years. In fact, pet ownership can likely lead to a higher life expectancy. A report by The British Journal of Health Psychology found that pet ownership resulted in lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and better ov...
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Home Care or Assisted Living?
By Carla Popp, RN, BSN, MBA Trinity VNHA Director, Private Duty & Community Services Making the decision to stay at home or move to a senior living community is one of the most important decisions seniors can make. In fact, the decision making process can seem overwhelming at times. There are m...