As we age, it’s natural for us to experience changes in our physical and mental health. These changes can often make it more challenging to manage daily tasks and maintain our quality of life. For many seniors, assisted living...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a whopping 96% of people over the age of 65 have a cavity. Furthermore, 1 in 5 have untreated tooth decay. So, if you think oral hygiene is a young...
What is Lymphedema? The swelling that occurs when there is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the tissues is known as lymphedema. Primary lymphedema, which is hereditary and/or caused by gene abnormalities, is less common than secondary lymphedema, most...
What is Oncology Rehab? Oncology rehabilitation is a type of physical therapy designed to improve physical function during and after cancer treatment. Oncology physical therapists receive extra training to address the unique needs of individuals undergoing or recovering from...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertain times which can make day-to-day life stressful and challenging. Many of us feel unsure about what the future holds and so it’s important to focus on what we can do each day to...
Due to the pandemic, most of us, particularly those of us 60 and up are staying at home. Science has shown us that older adults may be at a greater risk for adverse consequences of COVID-19 and as a...
AustinUP Board member and business member John Brown, Owner, Oasis Senior Advisors, offers timely advice for families navigating elder care options during this pandemic. Many families who have loved ones in a medical facility or other type of senior community are currently...
The time came when my parents could no longer live independently and needed to move into an assisted living community. Â Even though many of my relatives had served in the military I was not aware of a benefit that...
Oasis Senior Advisors Austin/Central Texas often encounters families in destress when assisting families planning a discharge. We find that the families first barriers to assisting their loved plan have an appropriate discharge is a lack of previous legal planning....
As you age, you can become more vulnerable to specific diseases or conditions. For example, older adults are more likely to have glaucoma or arthritis.