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Heart-Healthy Tips For Seniors During American Heart Month This February

February is designated as American Heart Month to advocate about cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. During this month of Valentine’s Day and “love,” American Heart Month serves as the perfect opportunity to focus our attention on ways to promote and maintain heart health. Since 1963, American Heart Month has been celebrated as […]

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How To Seek Help When Your Senior Loved One Is Hoarding

As our senior loved ones age, you may start to see the beginnings of hoarding. If your loved one’s home is filling up with clutter to the point where moving around safely is impossible, it is time to recognize there is a problem and seek ways to find assistance and help. Of course, if you

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Protecting Your Senior Loved One’s Health During Flu Season

Many of us believe that flu prevention consists of receiving our annual influenza vaccine. While this is the best way to prevent the flu, for our senior loved ones it’s good to know there are other precautions you can also take to protect them from the illness that affect us most this time of year,

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What We All Should Know During “Glaucoma Awareness Month”

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, which aims to spread awareness about the disease. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than 3 million people in the United States currently have glaucoma; however, experts estimate that half of those with glaucoma don’t know they have it. The National Eye Institute projects this number of those

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January Is Thyroid Awareness Month: Calling Attention To Thyroid Disease In Seniors

January is “Thyroid Awareness Month,” which calls attention to the various health problems connected to the thyroid. Most of us have heard about thyroid glands, but we may not realize the importance of the gland or that we may have symptoms of this disease. Therefore, this month is dedicated to talking about thyroid disease – the conditions

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Tips For Senior Wellness And Good Health In The New Year

The post-holiday season finds ourselves often feeling a little sluggish in the new year. While all of us can benefit from a well-balanced diet, seniors need to be especially aware of how food choices impact everyday life. In addition, moderate exercise for senior adults, barring any physical limitations, is an important part of maintaining good

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New Years Resolutions For Seniors and Caregivers

New Year’s Resolutions For Seniors And Their Caregivers

It’s that time of the year when we review accomplishments of the past year, and thinking about resolutions for the coming year. For seniors and their caregivers, the New Year brings us upon a time to reflect over the past year — to make goals and resolutions to work towards in the future. So as

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Ways To Beat Caregiver Stress During The Holiday Season

The holidays are a joyous, festive time of year, but they can also be a very stressful time for families. Between the hustle and bustle of preparing for extra company, shopping, and playing host –while also trying to enjoy the experience ourselves — the holiday season can bring upon a lot of stress. For the

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Safely Decorating For The Holidays When Your Loved One Is Living With Alzheimer’s

Holiday décor can present challenges if a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, causing a variety of problems ranging from agitation and choking hazards to being frightening for someone with cognitive or memory impairments. Whether it is for Christmas or for Hanukkah, before you decide to decorate there are many things to take into consideration to

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Calling Attention To Older Driver Safety During Awareness Week: December 3-7, 2018

From December 3rd through December 7th, 2018, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is calling attention to different aspects of older driver safety. AOTA’s Older Driver Safety Awareness Week aims to promote understanding of the barriers older adults face when driving is no longer an option, and to increase awareness of the steps older adults can take to

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