Crystal Lake COVID-19 Update 12/29/2021
We have 0 positive residents and 3 positive staff members
Read MoreCrystal Lake COVID-19 Update 10/01/2021
As of today they have two positive cases.
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Read MoreCrystal Lake COVID-19 Update 01/14/2021
On January 14, 2021, Crystal Lake reports that 4 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Will Social Security Benefits Still Be Around When Your Kids Retire?
Will Social Security benefits be around when your kids retire? That’s more than just the $64,000 dollar question. You probably remember that quiz show, but your kids don’t — as they probably weren’t even born yet. Right now, it appears that the program will tank for lack of money in the year 2035. According…
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Rapamycin Makes Human Skin Look Younger, Reverses Aging?
Rapamycin, manufactured by Pfizer, is a protein that controls cell growth and metabolism in response to nutrients, growth factors, cellular energy, and stress. It’s is used as a anti-rejection agent in kidney transplant patients aged 13 years and older. Researchers at Drexel University, first showed that Rapamycin improved cell function and slowed aging in cultured…
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New Strategies Seniors Can Use To Lose Weight After Age 50
New strategies to lose weight and keep it off are popping up just about every day. Many of these suggestions turn out to be fads or just useless. Whether you’ve battled weight gains for what seems like forever — it’s true that age can have a lot to do with the number on the scale. …
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Heart Failure Deaths Among Senior Citizens Surging, Why?
Heart failure deaths are surging among senior citizens and the question is why? This information comes from American Medical Association news published this month that deaths from heart disease among seniors have increased dramatically. The study results show an increase of 8.5 percent from 2011 to 2017 after years of steadily decreasing. But,…
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Drug Side Effects Change As You Get Older, Be Careful
Drug side effects can change as you get older. Sometimes, these changes are for the worse. You need to be aware of potential drug interactions and whether any two drugs you’re taking, actually clash with each other. Overall, 17 percent of adults over age 65 are likely to have a harmful reaction to one…
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Cutting Edge Technologies Spearheading War Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists are now testing new cutting edge technologies in the search for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. The hunt for a cure spans more than 40 years, with not even one success. Indeed, the road to a cure is pockmarked with failed drug trials, dashed hopes, and a dejected aging population staring into the abyss…
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Sleep is important for many reasons, but new research in mice suggests that it’s most important function is to restore your brain to great condition for the next day. Previous studies showed that sleep updates and consolidates short and long-term memories and also disposes neural waste residue. Scientists from MIT found that immune cells called…
Read MoreNatural Sugar Drinks Also Increase Risk For Type-2 Diabetes
Natural sugar drinks can increase your risk for Type-2 diabetes just as much as sugar-sweetened drinks, a new study reports. An international team of investigators from Harvard’s School of Public Health and Fudan University in Shanghai, suggests natural fruit juices and diet sweetened beverages, could also increase diabetes risk. The best protection is to switch…
Read MoreIn Appreciation and Recognition of Your Dedication, Devotion and Commitment Throughout Your 28 Years of Services. Your Example of Compassion and Care for Our Patients Is an Example For All to Follow!
Thank you Debra for all you have done! You will truly be missed here!
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