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READ MORELocally Owned and Operated

August 21, 2024

SYNERGY HomeCare is proud to serve the greater Tucson, Arizona area.  We have been providing home care services to seniors and others in need since 2006.  SYNERGY HomeCare is owned and operated by Lisa and Randy Landvik-Geyen. Lisa has a background in case management, physical therapy and education.  Randy has a background in marketing and…

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READ MOREHome Care with Flexible Scheduling Options up to 24-Hour Care – Tucson, Arizona

March 26, 2024

Aging in Place with Home Care Nearly 80% of people over the age of 65 want to age in place – in their own home.  There are many different options for people who need help as they age.  The vast majority of seniors want to remain at home for a variety of reasons, but principle…

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READ MOREWhen Living at Home Gets to be Too Tough

February 9, 2024

Aging in Place I recently presented at a retirement community in Tucson on the topic “When Living at Home Gets to be Too Tough”.   The presentation was well-attended, but the organizers noticed something about the audience that they mentioned to me afterward, “The audience was much older than we typically see at our events.” Most…

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READ MORERespite Care for Family Caregivers in Tucson, AZ – SYNERGY HomeCare of Tucson

December 18, 2023

  Every day, 10,000 Baby Boomers reach retirement age in the U.S.  In the next few decades, there will be 75 to 80 million seniors.  Who will provide care for our aging population?  Caregivers are often likely to be spouses or children.  Caring for your own parents is becoming increasingly common.  Our parents used to…

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READ MORESenior Caregivers Provide Peace of Mind in Tucson, AZ

November 20, 2023

  A senior caregiver provides peace of mind for families living out of state.  Not knowing how your loved one is doing day-to-day can be stressful when you live out of state.  A caregiver helps ensure that elderly people remain safe and healthy in their own home. Eating well-balanced meals, staying hydrated, taking medications on…

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READ MOREStaying Hydrated is Healthy

November 20, 2023

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Here in Tucson and across Arizona we have been dealing with record heat this summer.  It is easy to forget to drink enough water, particularly if you spend any amount of time outdoors.  But staying hydrated is not just an issue in the summer.  Drinking water is good for your overall health. A recent study…

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READ MORESitting for More than 10 Hours a Day Increases Dementia Risk

October 24, 2023

In a study recently summarized in The Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers examined the relationship between sitting for long periods of time and the risk for developing dementia.  The study involved nearly 50k people aged 60 and older. Inactivity has long been associated with increased risk for heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, obesity,…

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READ MOREWhy Exercise Makes Us Feel Better

July 26, 2023

Exercise has been linked to longevity.   Studies have found that exercise reduces rates of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lowers blood pressure.  Exercise also improves our mood and can reduce depression.  There is a scientific reason for this.   When our muscles are used, they release chemicals into the bloodstream, including proteins called myokines.  Myokines have…

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READ MORELifestyle Keys to Reduce the Risk of Dementia and Cognitive Decline

July 12, 2023

Lifestyle choices slow the rate of cognitive decline and reduce the likelihood of developing dementia.  The more positive lifestyle choices you make, the lower the risk for developing dementia and experiencing cognitive decline in general.  In a study that included 29,000 adults over the age of 60, memory function was evaluated over a period of…

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READ MORERejuvenating Aging Brains

November 2, 2022

Young blood may hold a key to rejuvenating the brains of elderly people.  Tony Wyss-Coray, PhD at Stanford University, has been studying aging in mice.  In this research, the blood of young mice was shared with older mice.  The older mice then began to exhibit signs of rejuvenation, including an increase in neurons, increased neuronal…

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