Emerging From the Grip of Chronic Pain

Breanne, center, with her mom, Laura, and sister, Jessica. For years, the chronic pain of Crohn’s disease isolated Breanne Spence from family and friends. At Mayo Clinic’s Pain Rehabilitation Center, Breanne learned how to manage the pain so she could take control of her life again. Breanne Spence, typically an active teen, tried valiantly to…

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Caregivers and the Personal Sacrifices They Make for Loved Ones

Nearly 40% of Americans have experience providing long-term care to a family member, friend or senior loved one. Recently, a study designed to give greater insight into the burdens of caregiving found that many of these caregivers are making great financial, medical and social sacrifices to provide care. Learn more about the study, the burden placed…

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How to Build an Assisted Living Care Team

Last Updated: January 16, 2019 Building an effective assisted living care team is crucial for success in senior care as care professionals provide not only companionship, medical expertise and program stimulation for the senior residents; they also provide the foundation for the community. “An assisted living community is nothing without the expert care and team of professionals working behind…

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