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Living Solutions for Aging Loved Ones

June 3, 2020 by Alexandra McDonald

Nearly 90 percent of surveyed seniors over age 65 want to stay in their current residence for as long as possible, but many of those homes are not equipped to let them “age in place”. Mental, physical, and financial health are also key considerations in deciding the best living situation for an aging loved one. … Read more

5 budget-friendly tips to make your home more aging-friendly

April 3, 2023September 4, 2018 by Alexandra McDonald

As the years pass, our bodies age. Everything must age with time, that’s just the cycle of life, and it’s never too early to start thinking about proactive steps to plan for the future. According to the DailyMail we start to age as early as our mid-20s. From our brain, our sight, our muscles, and … Read more

Stroke Awareness Month: 3 Steps to Survival

May 1, 2018 by Alexandra McDonald

Strokes and your Brain Health in United States

Stroke. It occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is blocked, or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. And it’s the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States.

Amramp recognizes ALS Awareness Month

June 6, 2023May 1, 2017 by Alexandra McDonald

May is ALS awareness month, and since Amramp works with so many individuals and families who have been affected by this disease, we want to recognize all the work that advocates are doing to find a cure.

ALS, short for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, is a neurological disease that causes muscle weakness and impacts the way our bodies physically function. Only 5% of ALS cases are familial, meaning that the disease was inherited genetically. This means that 95% of ALS cases are sporadic. It can affect anyone, anywhere.