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Spotlight Faithe Huff

September Employee Spotlight: Faithe Huff

Making Her Lists, Checking Them Twice Faithe has been with American Grand for almost 8 years now. She started working as the Night Shift Charge on Southside until she moved to our Northside a little over a year ago. Faithe has always been a very hard worker. She has always

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How Much Sleep Does a Senior Need?

How a senior’s sleep is affected by aging As you age, it’s easy to think that your body is slowing down. That’s not necessarily a bad thing: the physical changes associated with aging can make sleep more important than ever before, even when you feel like you’re too busy or

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When Is It Time For Assisted Living? Here’s How to Know

5 Signs It’s Time For Assisted Living Whether you’re an elderly person living in a retirement community or an adult child taking care of a parent, the topic of assisted living is likely to come up eventually. It’s something that many people don’t want to talk about, but it’s also

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Diabetes in Seniors: 3 Ways to Live Well

3 Tips for a Healthier Life with Diabetes in Seniors Diabetes can be difficult for everyone, but it’s especially challenging for seniors. You may find it harder to prepare meals and cook, or that you’re less able to exercise than you once were. The good news is that there are

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5 Senior-Friendly Exercises to Try This Summer

In the summer, there’s nothing better than a good workout to help you stay active and healthy. But if you’re over 65, it can be hard to know what exercises will be safe for your body. If you’ve ever had an ache or pain after trying out a new exercise

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Summer Heat Safety Tips for Seniors

Tips for Staying Cool and Comfortable in the Summer Heat The summer heat can get to us, especially senior citizens. It is tough to keep up with the weather, with climate change occurring exponentially. We need to take every necessary precaution to ensure the summer heat doesn’t get the best

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