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Navigating the Road to Recovery After a Heart Attack

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in both men and women in the United States. And it affects more than older adults. Read More

What You Need to Know About Heart Attack & Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in both men and women in the United States. And it affects more than older adults. Read More

Why Family Meetings Are Time Well Spent

When your calendar is typically filled to the brim, it’s hard to think about squeezing in yet another meeting. But there’s one meeting you shouldn’t miss: the family meeting about your senior loved one. Read More

Checking on Your Senior Parents During the Holidays

The holidays are a special time to gather with family. If you haven’t seen your senior parents in a while, holiday visits provide a golden opportunity to see for yourself how your parents are truly doing. Read More

Boost Your Immune System for a Healthier Winter

‘Tis the season for colds and flu. To avoid getting sick, it’s vital to build a strong immune system, which is the body’s self-defense mechanism. Immune systems are on constant alert for foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria. But if they’re not strong enough, they can’t fight them off. Read More

A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s

Family caregivers are often the unsung heroes. They sacrifice a great deal — sometimes even their own health — to care for a loved one. Read More

Answers to Your Top 3 Assisted Living Questions

As adults age, changing health needs often require more assistance. However, that doesn’t mean your loved one has to lose independence or an active lifestyle. Today, vibrant assisted living communities are helping senior adults live healthy, enriched lives in beautiful, homelike environments with a bounty of amenities. Read More

A More Active Lifestyle Leads to Better Wellness

So, what do you want to do today? When crisp fall days bedazzled with golden leaves are beckoning you outdoors, heed the call. (It’s nature’s gift before winter chill sets in.) Read More

Keeping an Active Mind at McKnight Place

Did you know that keeping an active mind as you age is just as important as keeping physically active? McKnight Place Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing offer residents a wide range of opportunities for staying mentally engaged and stimulated. From developing new hobbies to taking weekly music lessons, McKnight Place understands the importance of staying mentally active with age and offers a variety of opportunities for residents to stay engaged. Read More