Dan Dunne, APR, director of external communications for Erickson Living, was elected into the Public Relations Society of America College of Fellows for his significant contributions to the public relations profession. Dunne is among 11 new members of the 2018 College of Fellows who will be inducted Oct. 6 in Austin, Texas. To qualify for the College…
Even levels that do not usually require medication can increase the risk. Elevated blood pressure at age 50 is linked to an increased risk for dementia in later years, a new study reports. The research, published in the European Heart Journal, found that systolic blood pressure (the top number) as low as 130 increased the risk, even though…
RANCHO CORDOVA, California — A California community is itching for answers after several neighbors reported getting rashes and what appears to be a bizarre allergic reaction. Many of the incidents happened last weekend in Rancho Cordova at a time when several fires broke out nearby. That made many people wonder if the smoke in the…
WARMINSTER >> Ann’s Choice, an Erickson Living retirement community in Warminster, held a grand opening celebration for its new pickleball court on campus. More than 85 residents and staff attended the event, which included a ribbon cutting, demonstrations and refreshments of pickles. At the celebration, Pennsylvania Pickle Ball Ambassador Stan Shumaker presented the rules, scoring…
Donn Trenner, 91, estimates that two-thirds of his friends are dead. “That’s a hard one for me,” he said. “I’ve lost a lot of people.” As baby boomers age, more and more folks will reach their 80s, 90s — and beyond. They will not only lose friends but face the daunting task of making new…
Fifteen good foods for high blood pressure By Jayne Leonard List of foods to avoid Changing the diet can significantly reduce high blood pressure. Research has shown that certain foods can lower blood pressure, both right away and in the long term. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure affects 1 in 3 adults in…
On the first morning of Jang Yeo Im’s vacation to San Francisco in 2016, her 8-month-old son, Park Jeong Whan, fell off the bed in the family’s hotel room and hit his head. There was no blood, but the baby was inconsolable. Jang and her husband worried he might have an injury they couldn’t see,…
The U.S. population is getting older, richer and sicker. Technology giants Amazon, Alphabet and Apple have created devices perfectly suited to help aging Americans, with voice-powered assistants that get smarter as they learn more about their users. Yet, outside of a few niche efforts, the companies haven’t invested ample resources to tailor their apps and…
Erickson Living, the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, Capital One, Cushman and Wakefield, and Walker and Dunlop are five of 150 companies and organizations named to the Washington Post’s “Top Workplaces 2018” list, which recognizes Washington, D.C.-area employers, the media outlet has announced. Erickson Living, based in Catonsville, MD, and…
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that everyone loves an adorable puppy. Admit it. You’re only reading this because that doggie pic is just so darn cute! But is bringing Mr. Wiggles to work taking it a bit too far? Can pets in the office be too much of a fluffy,…
The fear of family separation is nothing new for many immigrants already living in the U.S. In fact, that fear, heightened in recent weeks, has been forcing a tough decision for a while. Advocates say a growing number of American children are dropping out of Medicaid and other government programs because their parents are not…
Queen’s University Belfast researchers found the eye may be a critical indicator for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) along with a host of other neurodegenerative diseases. Published in the Journal of Ophthalmic Research, the study showed peripheral retinal imaging, using ultra-wide field (UWF) technology, can be used to visualize changes in the peripheral retina that are associated…
Women with a common form of breast cancer may be able to safely forgo chemotherapy, depending on the results of a genetic test. For many breast cancer patients, one of the most difficult treatment decisions is whether or not to go through chemotherapy. Now, the choice is getting easier for some patients. A study published…
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