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Jun 14, 2022 5 Myths About Bad Balance Senior Health

Feeling dizzy, lightheaded or otherwise unsteady is as common as it is dangerous. About 69 million Americans have balance problems including vertigo—the sensation of spinning or moving even though your body remains still. Balance difficulties contribute to ...

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Apr 27, 2022 Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Opens New Dedicated Geriatric Unit Senior Health

Princess Agwu, BSN, RN meets with Joanne Dixon a patient on Newark Beth Israel Medical Center’s new geriatric patient unit Newark, NJ, (April 27, 2022) – Newark Beth Israel Medical Center , an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has opened a new comprehensive ...

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Apr 11, 2022 Aging Well for Brain Health Senior Health

Aging is an inevitable part of life and while we can’t prevent it, there are steps we can take to keep our brains healthy as we age. “When it comes to aging well, one area we focus on is keeping the brain healthy. This not only helps to prevent Alzheimer’s ...

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Feb 3, 2022 Jersey City Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health at Bayonne Provide World-Class Care Senior Health

Jersey City Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health at Bayonne provide world-class care. Residents of Bayonne and surrounding areas can find comprehensive primary and specialty services at 519 Broadway at the corner of East 24th Street. There’s plenty of ...

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Jan 11, 2022 Heading Off Winter Heart Attacks Senior Health

Read this before you shovel snow. Winter is prime time for heart attacks, as research studies show and doctors know all too well. “It’s expected in the hospital community that we’ll see a bump in the number of heart attacks coming in during the winter ...

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Nov 11, 2021 Hospital in Lakewood Extends Geriatric Care into Retirement Community Senior Health

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus treats seniors at SilverWoods, an independent-living retirement community in Toms River, New Jersey. For area seniors, the James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute is a medical mecca. Located at Monmouth Medical ...

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Oct 15, 2021 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Official Opening of New Lab & Women’s Imaging Center and Medical Practice Hub In Barnegat, NJ Senior Health

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY MARKS OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW LAB & WOMEN’S IMAGING CENTER AND MEDICAL PRACTICE HUB IN BARNEGAT, N.J. Recently opened location expands scope of services with addition of state-of-the-art lab and women’s imaging services. BARNEGAT, ...

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Oct 11, 2021 Do Your Meds Need Management? Senior Health

Dr. Sara Ali addresses polypharmacy and the potential perils of too many pills. Sara Ali, MD ‘Polypharmacy’ is a complex-sounding word with a simple meaning: It refers to the simultaneous use of multiple medications, says Sara Ali, MD , a geriatrics and ...

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Oct 8, 2021 Annual Medicare Visits Help Seniors Stay Healthy Year-Round Senior Health

If you or a loved one has Medicare , one of its most important benefits is the annual wellness visit. This no-copay visit is not the same as an annual physical. Instead, it’s a chance for you and your provider to create a personalized preventative plan to ...

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