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3 Great Ways to Thwart Senior Loneliness
Because of COVID-19, the last 14 months have been difficult and challenging for many people. Outside of the medical challenges that seniors have faced, loneliness has become one of the most formidable foes seen in recent years. As we enter the re-opening phase,...
4 Tips for Caring for an Alzheimer’s Patient
When you're caring for a patient, family member or loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, you understand there are daily challenges in their care. Because the disease is a progressive one, your responsibilities will increase with time. Alzheimer's...
Easy Medication Management Tips for 2021
As medicine advances, the good news is that many conditions that used to be severely detrimental in the past can be managed with medication. The challenge is that there are many of us that take a number of different medications. Add in the possibility of vitamins of...
3 Best Pets for Older Adults
Later in life, once children have grown, many first time pet-owners-to-be consider getting a furry companion. You're not alone if you're in this situation. There are so many different types of pets, it can be a challenge to choose the type of companion that will be a...
4 Ways to Build Flexibility After 60
We all remember the days when we were younger, running, playing tag, climbing trees and so many other physical activities just for fun. Our flexibility certainly isn't what is used to be as children. Many adults, even under the age of 60 have flexibility issues, but...
10 Benefits of Having a Live-In Caregiver
24/7 Care vs. Live-In Care: While making the decision to have a caregiver come into your home or the home of a loved one, you will need to decide on how often to have care. There are a number of situations in which it is advantageous to have a caregiver in the home...
Staying Healthy During COVID-19 Reopening
Now that the Covid-19 vaccine has begun rolling out and numerous seniors and healthcare professionals have been vaccinated, it’s time to consider how to go about staying healthy through this process. Of course, many people are excited about being able to visit family,...
Depression In Family Caregivers
As many as one in five caregivers will suffer from depression, which is about twice the prevailing rate in the general population. While many may show signs, many others who will not. Even after the loss of the person that is being looked after, research suggests that...
3 Easy Food Shopping Tips For The Elderly
As we age, maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is less about growth and development, and more about maintaining and sustaining an active and healthy lifestyle for as long as possible. Food shopping with this in mind can be challenging. As we all know, there are...