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                                    • Join Us for GoldenCare’s FREE Virtual Health & Wellness Event on Sept. 28

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                                      |Date: August 23, 2022
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                                      Join Us for GoldenCare’s FREE Virtual Health & Wellness Event on Sept. 28

                                      Join Us for GoldenCare’s FREE Virtual Health & Wellness Event on Sept. 28

                                      Our GoldenCare members spoke, and we listened—thanks to those who responded to our survey about how we re ...

                                      Our GoldenCare members spoke, and we listened—thanks to those who responded to our survey about how we reimagine our annual GoldenCare health and wellness event in a pandemic-recovery world. While man ...

                                      August 23, 2022
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                                    • Understanding the Importance & Benefits of Annual Wellness Visits for Medicare Patients

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                                      |Date: April 20, 2021
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                                      Understanding the Importance & Benefits of Annual Wellness Visits for Medicare Patients

                                      Understanding the Importance & Benefits of Annual Wellness Visits for Medicare Patients

                                      This article was originally published April 2021. It was reviewed and updated May 2024. Naomi Belayneh, A ...

                                      This article was originally published April 2021. It was reviewed and updated May 2024. Naomi Belayneh, ARNP, with Valley's Senior Care Clinic explains who should have a Medicare wellness visit, why i ...

                                      April 20, 2021
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                                    • Get Important, Preventive Care Virtually with An Annual Medicare Wellness Visit

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                                      |Date: January 14, 2021
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                                      Get Important, Preventive Care Virtually with An Annual Medicare Wellness Visit

                                      Get Important, Preventive Care Virtually with An Annual Medicare Wellness Visit

                                      What is the annual wellness visit?For those age 65+ covered by Medicare, the Annual Medicare Wellness Vis ...

                                      What is the annual wellness visit?For those age 65+ covered by Medicare, the Annual Medicare Wellness Visit is a conversation between you and your primary care provider to create a personal health pla ...

                                      January 14, 2021
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                                    • FREE GoldenCare Membership—A Golden Opportunity for Your Health and Wellness

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                                      |Date: January 13, 2021
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                                      FREE GoldenCare Membership—A Golden Opportunity for Your Health and Wellness

                                      FREE GoldenCare Membership—A Golden Opportunity for Your Health and Wellness

                                      Are you 62 or older? Here are 6.2 reasons to join Valley’s GoldenCare membership program. 1. Virtual Semi ...

                                      Are you 62 or older? Here are 6.2 reasons to join Valley’s GoldenCare membership program. 1. Virtual Seminars and EventsLearn about important health topics from Valley experts through our virtual DocT ...

                                      January 13, 2021
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                                    • A New Route Through Memory Lane—Ten Memory Boosting Tips to Use Today

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                                      |Date: December 10, 2020
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                                      A New Route Through Memory Lane—Ten Memory Boosting Tips to Use Today

                                      A New Route Through Memory Lane—Ten Memory Boosting Tips to Use Today

                                      Forgetfulness may be a common complaint among older adults, but we all have moments where we occasionally ...

                                      Forgetfulness may be a common complaint among older adults, but we all have moments where we occasionally wonder where our brains went. However, the brain is capable of producing new brain cells at an ...

                                      December 10, 2020
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                                    • Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

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                                      |Date: January 29, 2019
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                                      Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

                                      Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

                                      Take an activity break during the day instead of eating a snack. Find out if your local shopping mall ope ...

                                      Take an activity break during the day instead of eating a snack. Find out if your local shopping mall opens early for indoor walkers. Listen to music or watch TV to keep yourself entertained while you ...

                                      January 29, 2019
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                                    • Reducing Your Risk of Falls Helps You Maintain Independence

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                                      |Date: August 18, 2017
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                                      Reducing Your Risk of Falls Helps You Maintain Independence

                                      Reducing Your Risk of Falls Helps You Maintain Independence

                                      Did you know: 1 in 4 seniors over age 65 falls each year Once you fall, you are 2-3 times more likely to ...

                                      Did you know: 1 in 4 seniors over age 65 falls each year Once you fall, you are 2-3 times more likely to fall again 10-20 percent of falls cause serious injuries Falls have the potential to rob older ...

                                      August 18, 2017
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                                    • Coming Soon to Valley: Senior Care & Internal Medicine Clinic

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                                      |Date: August 18, 2017
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                                      Coming Soon to Valley: Senior Care & Internal Medicine Clinic

                                      Coming Soon to Valley: Senior Care & Internal Medicine Clinic

                                      Offering an innovative and supportive approach to caring for those 65 years and better, Valley Medical Ce ...

                                      Offering an innovative and supportive approach to caring for those 65 years and better, Valley Medical Center is opening the Senior Care & Internal Medicine Clinic in Fall 2017. Focused on coordin ...

                                      August 18, 2017
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                                    • Do Your Knees Crackle and Pop?

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                                      |Date: June 12, 2017
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                                      Do Your Knees Crackle and Pop?

                                      Do Your Knees Crackle and Pop?

                                      Knees that "pop," "click" or "crackle" may be headed toward arthritis in the near future, a new study sug ...

                                      Knees that "pop," "click" or "crackle" may be headed toward arthritis in the near future, a new study suggests. It's common for the knees to get a little noisy on occasion, and hearing a "crack" durin ...

                                      June 12, 2017
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                                    • Are You Truly Hungry?

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: June 12, 2017
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                                      Are You Truly Hungry?

                                      Are You Truly Hungry?

                                      Eating out of simple boredom, tiredness, anxiety or other emotional reasons can lead to unnecessary calor ...

                                      Eating out of simple boredom, tiredness, anxiety or other emotional reasons can lead to unnecessary calories and unnecessary weight gain. Gauge your true hunger using these tips: A growling, rumbling, ...

                                      June 12, 2017
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