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I forget where my keys are all the time, do I have Alzheimer’s?

I forget where my keys are all the time, do I have Alzheimer’s?

September 28, 2022 Bob Pontius
An older friend told me he thinks he’s getting Alzheimer’s because he keeps forgetting things like where he put his keys, his grandkid's names, and to take his cell phone with him when he leaves the house.
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Danbury Receives Top Workplace Award… Again!

Danbury Receives Top Workplace Award… Again!

September 23, 2022
Danbury Senior Living was ranked 11th out of 25 large businesses in the 2022 Top Workplaces of Northeast Ohio. Learn what this means for your Danbury community.
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Bring All of Yourself to Danbury

Bring All of Yourself to Danbury

September 22, 2022
When Gary and Nancy decided it was time to find a new place to live to support their mobility issues, they started looking with one condition: Nancy needed space to create. The couple turned to Danbury.
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How can we discuss politics between generations?

How can we discuss politics between generations?

September 21, 2022 Bob Pontius
As we draw closer to another election season in Ohio, it’s time for my annual column about “intergenerational politics.” Here are some tips on how have an “intergenerational political discussion.”
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Mom is adamant about staying home alone, is this a good idea?

Mom is adamant about staying home alone, is this a good idea?

September 14, 2022 Bob Pontius
As we’ve learned during the pandemic, loneliness and social isolation isn’t good for anyone, especially our senior friends and family. Here are a few signs of loneliness.
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What does “healthy aging” mean?

What does “healthy aging” mean?

September 7, 2022 Bob Pontius
As Americans live longer and healthier, it’s great to see an emphasis placed on “healthy aging” but sometimes we don’t quite get it 100% right.
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My 75-year-old mom seems to have a new boyfriend! Should I be concerned?

My 75-year-old mom seems to have a new boyfriend! Should I be concerned?

August 31, 2022 Bob Pontius
I was chatting with the family of a lovely lady who moved into Danbury about a year ago and they were equal parts impressed and shocked that their mother seemed to have a new romantic interest and she’s 75! They were surprised because after Father passed away 5 years ago, the thought of Mom dating again never seemed to cross any one’s mind,  especially since she was 70 at the time!
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How do we know what kind of care is needed for Dad?

How do we know what kind of care is needed for Dad?

August 24, 2022 Bob Pontius
A question I get at least once a week is "What is the difference in all these senior communities?"
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My dad eats alone for most meals. Is that ok?

My dad eats alone for most meals. Is that ok?

August 17, 2022 Bob Pontius
Dinner is one of the most important times of the day. It is a special and specific time to sit with others and socialize and learn and laugh.
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My elderly father was recently diagnosed with COPD. What do I need to know?

My elderly father was recently diagnosed with COPD. What do I need to know?

August 10, 2022 Bob Pontius
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases like emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. This disease is primarily characterized by increasing breathlessness.
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My dad’s Alzheimer’s makes it hard to communicate. What can I do?

My dad’s Alzheimer’s makes it hard to communicate. What can I do?

August 3, 2022 Bob Pontius
Many caregivers have learned that as a person’s Alzheimer’s (dementia) gets worse, communicating with them gets harder and more frustrating. Here are some tips for communicating with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s or a related dementia.
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Find a Great Workplace in Your Own Backyard

Find a Great Workplace in Your Own Backyard

August 2, 2022
Long commutes drain the enjoyment out of life. Find your next opportunity at a Danbury community near you.
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