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On-Site Dialysis at Tutera Senior Living & Health Care

Posted on June 19, 2025

Enhancing Access. Enriching Lives. At Tutera Senior Living & Health Care, we believe exceptional care should never come at the cost of your comfort, freedom or peace of mind. That’s why we’re proud to offer on-site dialysis services at select senior rehabilitation communities – bringing essential, life-sustaining kidney care directly to where you live. We understand how physically and emotionally…

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Senior Physical Wellness

Most Common Causes of Falls in the Elderly

Posted on March 3, 2022

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) reports that falls are the leading cause of…

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Fun Activities for Parkinson’s Patients

Posted on February 16, 2022

Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to stiffness, shaking and difficulty with…

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Financial

What Will Insurance Cover for Skilled Nursing Services?

Posted on January 31, 2022

Navigating the need for increasing, varying and specialized forms of care for an aging loved…

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Alzheimers & Dementia | Memory Care | Senior Living Care

Types of Dementia

Posted on January 26, 2022

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, as many as seven percent of adults over the age…

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Boredom and Depression: Are Seniors at Higher Risk?

Posted on January 24, 2022

Serious mood disorders, like depression, can impact every aspect of your life. It can affect…

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Senior Physical Wellness

How Does Thyroid Function Change with Age?

Posted on January 21, 2022

While it may not be as well-known or as frequently discussed as the lungs, the…

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Memory Care | Senior Living Care

What is Memory Care?

Posted on December 20, 2021

There are many choices when it comes to living environments for seniors. These choices vary…

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Alzheimers & Dementia | Memory Care | Senior Living Care

What are the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Posted on December 17, 2021

According to data gathered by the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s accounts for up to 80 percent…

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Tutera Communities

What Services Do Local Agencies Provide for Senior Citizens?

Posted on December 13, 2021

In your golden years, you can run into many life situations where additional help is…

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Senior Independent Living

How Do You Choose a Senior Living Community?

Posted on December 10, 2021

Thanks to advances in medical science, more information about healthy living and smarter lifestyle choices,…

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Family Dynamics

What Does it Mean to Have Power of Attorney for a Parent?

Posted on December 8, 2021

For caregivers, seniors and family members, the aging process brings up new questions and ways…

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Senior Physical Wellness

How Does Temperature Affect Blood Pressure?

Posted on November 15, 2021

The American Heart Association (AHA) redefined blood pressure guidelines in 2017; this was the first…

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