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Posted on November 9, 2017 - When a senior has smoked for many years, does it do any good to give up the habit, or is the damage done? Experts tell us that even in our later years, quitting can improve our health in many ways. To find some great information to share with your older loved ones, see “Quit Smoking at Any Age.”

Posted on November 7, 2017 - If you or a loved one is on Medicare, you probably have a table full of advertisements already from companies trying to convince you that their Medicare plans are best for you. It can be pretty confusing with all the choices! To find some information from experts to help you make the decision, read “A Few Pointers to Help Save Money and Avoid the Strain of Medicare Enrollment.”

Posted on November 7, 2017 - Everyone is beaming with pride over The Post and Courier article featuring the U.S. News & World Report release of the best nursing homes in the state. Franke’s Keil Healthcare Center is only one of only two facilities in the Charleston area to earn a “Top Performing” grade.

Posted on November 2, 2017 - November is National Family Caregivers Month, and also National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month—a good time to focus on the needs of the 15 million people in America who are helping loved ones who have dementia. What do these families need? A recent survey asked them. To learn what they said, read “Alzheimer’s Caregivers: A Call for Greater Support.”

Posted on October 31, 2017 - Many seniors have lived with epilepsy for years, but managing the condition is more challenging as we grow older. And a senior might develop a seizure disorder in later life as a result of a stroke, head injury or Alzheimer’s disease. To learn more, read “Seniors and Epilepsy.”