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Figuring Out if it is Dementia, Depression, or Both in Marco Island, Florida

Have you ever had trouble recalling certain words? Do you remember your first grade teacher? Could it just be a “senior moment” or is it something more serious? We all have trouble recalling particular things like these on occasion. We may not remember where we left the car keys, or even why we went into a room; we get there but scratch our heads trying to bring to mind why we went there in the first place. Sound familiar?

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Sanitasole a Step Closer to Opening Assisted Living in Marco Island, Florida

Sanitasole recently received their final Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Marco Island and is now one step closer to opening an Assisted Living Facility on Marco Island. Sanitasole has been providing healthcare services to seniors for more than three years. “The ALF will be a tremendous asset to our community,” said Paula Camposano Robinson, RN, co-founder and owner with her husband Richard P. Robinson.

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‘Tough Love’ – Caregiving For Alzheimer’s Patients in Marco Island, Florida

Here is a great article from agingcare.com for anyone who has a friend or family member who may be suffering with Alzheimer’s. It is an interesting perspective from another country and demonstrates that the issues of Alzheimer’s are global. If you have questions, or need help for a senior loved one in the area, visit us at sanitasole.net.

It is an understatement to say that taking care of a loved one who is stricken with Alzheimer’s Disease, also known as ‘AD’, is a tough job.

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Prevent the Crisis: Care Management Choice for Caregivers in Marco Island, Florida

No matter how much stamina they have, caregivers need a reprieve from providing around- the-clock care. If they suffer from exhaustion or become ill, they can no longer fulfill their promises or responsibilities.

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Heat Stroke by Far the Most Dangerous Reaction to the Heat in Marco Island, Florida

Summer is upon us and so is the heat. Heat can be a problem at any age, but especially for those in their mid-sixties and older. At this age, the body does not adjust to changes in temperature as easily, and people are more likely to have health conditions or be taking medications that further inhibit their ability to regulate body temperature and/or perspire, which is the body’s way of cooling off.

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INPEA Announces 5th World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2010-Wear Purple to Show Your Support!

Communities and municipalities will make proclamations declaring June 15, 2010 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and hold events designed to raise their communities’ awareness of elder abuse.

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Paula Camposano-Robinson of Sanitasole in Marco Island FL is #MedicalMonday Healthcare Twitizen of the Month and Winner of a Pair of Maui Jim Sunglasses!

Paula Camposano-Robinson of Sanitasole in Marco Island FL is #MedicalMonday Healthcare Twitizen of the Month and Winner of a Pair of Maui Jim Sunglasses!

Congratulations to Paula Camposano-Robinson, RN, (@PaulaRobinsonRN), week #4 recipient of the #MedicalMonday Healthcare Twitizen of the Month for May and winner of a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses!

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What Can You Do to Prevent Falls in Marco Island, Florida?

What Can You Do to Prevent Falls in Marco Island, Florida?

Are you part of the America that is going gray as the Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) are moving into their 60s? I must admit, I am. And to think that Americans are now living into their 80s and 90s and are coping with more age-related challenges than ever before. Health care issues continue to emerge as many struggle to care for elders diagnosed with diseases such as Dementia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s to name a few. However, a critical issue facing older adults today is a fall.

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Paula Camposano-Robinson of Sanitasole is This Weeks Healthcare Twitizen!

Boston native Paula Camposano-Robinson brings a wealth of both clinical and managerial healthcare experience to her role as Vice President of Clinical Services at Sanitasole, Marco Island’s Premier Place for Senior Health. With her husband, Richard, she is co-founder and owner of the Adult Day Health Services Company.

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Centenarians One of the Fastest Growing Groups in Marco Island, Florida

When 100-year-olds make the news, it’s usually in the human-interest pages. Last year Emma Hendrickson, 101, became the oldest person ever to compete in the U.S. Bowling Congress Women’s Championships, when she rolled a 318 series in Reno, Nev. Harriet Ames, 100, of Concord, N.H., earned her bachelor’s degree in January, then died the next day. Providence political operative Frank DiPaolo Jr., 103, still holds down his job as a doorman at the Rhode Island State House.

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