Category: Stowell Associates Blog

Are You Sleeping Well?

Getting enough sleep helps protect your health and quality of life. Not sleeping well increases the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity and

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What is Creative Engagement?

Sarah Freimuth, MSW, Associate Care Manager Engagement and connection through music, movement, poetry, storytelling, visual art and theater can improve quality of life through increased

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Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a serious, progressive neurological disorder that affects a person’s ability to move, balance, write, think, sleep and speak. Although there is no cure for Parkinson’s, it can be managed with medication, lifestyle changes and help from loved ones and medical professionals.

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Diabetes Basics

A person has diabetes when their blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, is too high. The most common types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.

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Tough Conversations

Beginning a conversation about death and end-of-life care can create anxiety or confusion for older adults, their families and even the most seasoned professionals.  Research has found that discussing advanced care plans with older adults can improve their quality of life and the experience of end-of-life care.

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The Place You Call Home

The address of the place you call home may change. However, when you are deciding to change your living situation, the issues you face may be complex and cause apprehension. We know that the best decisions are made when we are well informed about our options.

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Falls Prevention

Everyone slips, trips or falls occasionally. One out of five falls causes a severe injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Over 700,000

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