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Make Your Business Senior-Friendly

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Donna

With the Silver Tsunami (new term for baby boomers) beginning this year, every business needs to evaluate whether or not their business is aging friendly. As we age there are some key changes that a person experiences which might prevent an … Continue reading →

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Caregiver Crisis

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Donna

I am sure those of you who are caring for a loved one realize there is a shortage of caregivers, but did you know that “The Caregiving Crisis” was selected as the 2nd most important health and medical issue of … Continue reading →

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Lebanon Chamber of Commerce Biz Expo – April 17

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Donna

If you happen to be in the Lebanon area tomorrow, Tuesday, April 17th stop by the Biz Expo put on by the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce. The Expo is free and there will be 130 local businesses. The location is … Continue reading →

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What Music Does for Alzheimer’s Individuals

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Donna

For many years we have known that individuals with Alzheimer’s disease respond to music. Now we can see it firsthand with a new documentary that is being presented in New York on April 18. The documentary shows what music does … Continue reading →

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Thank You Terrific Caregivers

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Donna

On behalf of the management and staff here at New Horizon’s In-Home Care we want to thank all of our terrific caregivers for weathering the snowstorm last week to take care of their clients. Without your concern and dedication we could … Continue reading →

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Cancelled Seminar Series Talk Tonight-March 21

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Donna

Due to the weather conditions in Eugene/Springfield today we are canceling the seminar series talk tonight. We will reschedule it soon.

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Fearless Leader

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Donna

    Today we awoke in Eugene/Springfield and surrounding areas with several inches of snow on the ground. While the schools and many businesses closed we did not. Our clients/caregivers rely on us and we want to make sure they … Continue reading →

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Think You’re Multitasking? Think Again

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Donna

Scientists have been claiming that people can multitask, but the new research shows that we humans aren’t that good at doing several things at a time. What the findings show is that humans switch our attention from task to task … Continue reading →

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Seminar Series Talk – March 21

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Donna

How to Prepare for Later Life Issues – From an Elder Law Expert Speaker: Don Dickman, JD Join us in learning more about the issues you need to consider when planning for later life. The 78 million baby boomers will … Continue reading →

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Move Your Feet, Grow New Neurons?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Donna

Exercise-Induced Neurogenesis Shown in Humans New Findings Reported in the Dana Foundation News This report challenges me to get back on the treadmill. A new study led by researchers at Columbia University provides the first evidence in humans that a structured … Continue reading →

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