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Maria’s Journey: Hospital Care After an Aneurysm

Maria’s Journey: Hospital Care After an Aneurysm

Maria needed emergency surgery for a ruptured aneurysm and her daughter, Sofia, was not sure how to proceed. Thankfully, they were working with one of our Aging Life Care Managers® who was able to guide and advocate with them.

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Maria’s Journey After an Aneurysm

Maria’s Journey After an Aneurysm

Maria, an active family matriarch who enjoys gardening and volunteering at her church, doesn’t know how to find her way forward after suffering an aneurysm. With help, the right resources, and an iron will, she’s able to remain active and engaged in her community despite mobility and cognitive challenges.

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Fall Prevention: Why Footwear Matters

Fall Prevention: Why Footwear Matters

As we age, our feet may change in shape and size, and we may experience decreased sensation or balance issues. Certain chronic conditions such as diabetes can affect circulation and create nerve pain and numbness. Ill-fitting or inappropriate shoes can exacerbate these problems, leading to instability and an increased risk of falls.

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Eleanor’s Story: Grateful for an Opportunity to Share Her Home With a Student

Eleanor’s Story: Grateful for an Opportunity to Share Her Home With a Student

Three years ago, Eleanor’s world had felt smaller and much grayer. Widowed and feeling lonely with less ease of mobility, she found herself withdrawing from the world she once loved. It was her concerned daughter, Sarah, who mentioned to her that the University of Connecticut had a home sharing program where students could rent space in someone’s home, and it would help the student afford their expenses and have someone around the house.

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Preserving Our Loved One’s Legacy for Parent’s Day

Preserving Our Loved One’s Legacy for Parent’s Day

Parent’s Day, which falls on the fourth Sunday of July each year, is a great time to consider your parent’s legacy (or yours, for that matter). What will they be remembered for – and what do they want to be remembered for? Have they given it any thought, and is there anything you can do to help? These are all questions that can help a person determine what kind of legacy they want to leave behind.

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