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Healthy Lifestyle for Seniors - Inflammation Gone Wrong
Sunrise Senior Living

One of the body’s principal defenses against infection and injury is inflammation.  When you get a cold or sprain your ankle, the protective system in the body is immediately mobilized to remove the foreign or damaged tissue and begin the healing process.  Special white blood cells and chemicals flood the site, causing the classic signs of inflammation—swelling, redness, pain, and heat—which gradually subside as the threat is cleared away.  Make no mistake about it: inflammation is critical to our survival.
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Seniors - Maximize your Mileage
Sunrise Senior Living

With the summer driving season upon us, prices at the pump are moving into uncharted territory.  And while it’s possible to save money by taking fewer trips, for most people some driving is unavoidable.  Here are some driving and car maintenance tips to help you maximize your miles per gallon:
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Seniors Go GPS
Sunrise Senior Living

You may not know where you’re going, but with a global positioning system (GPS) device installed in your car you never have to worry about getting lost.  You can drive around a new town as if you were a lifelong resident.
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Travel, Dining, Culture: Packing Well for Seniors

Sunrise Senior Living 

There is nothing like a change of scenery for expanding your horizons and renewing your enthusiasm for life.  All too often, however, travelers undercut their adventure before they leave by overpacking.  An overweight suitcase can limit your mobility, force you to keep close to well-trodden paths, and turn travel into a chore.  After all, being prepared for every imaginable contingency is one definition of staying at home.

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Emergency Preparedness for Caregivers and Seniors

Sunrise Senior Living

If there's one lesson we've learned from past hurricane seasons, it's that there's no stopping Mother Nature. Each area of the country has their season to be prepared. Winter blizzards in the Northeast, tornadoes in the Mid-West, earthquakes and fires in the West. Despite mother nature, all families should discuss and have an emergency plan.

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