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The 2 Biggest Challenges Facing Caregivers and How to Manage Them
Being a caregiver in any capacity is full of challenges. But for the HHA or CNA, being either a daily caregiver or a live-in caregiver can be strenuous, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. What are the biggest challenges facing the professional...
15 Best U.S. Snowbird Destinations This Year
For those of us who live in sunny South Florida, the issue of where to escape the winter frost doesn't usually come up. We're the ones who welcome the snowbirds. But for anyone else in the country, and with travel restrictions still greatly affecting international...
Terrific Gifts for Seniors in 2021
Whether you'll be celebrating a loved one's birthday soon, or are organized enough to be pre-holiday shopping, selecting the right gift for the senior in your life can be challenging. Here are some great gift ides for someone who has, well...everything! How to...
5 Benefits of Intergenerational Relationships
Intergenerational relationships. Sounds complicated, but it's actually an important part of aging in a healthful way. What is it, why is it important and how to we go about building them? What are intergenerational relationships? Intergenerational relationships (also...
Cataract Surgery and Recovery Over 65
A number of us may have to go through cataract surgery in the future. In fact, up to half of Americans will have cataracts by the time they're 75 years old. So what does this mean, what is the treatment and if surgery is in your future, what can you expect? What are...
5 Important UTI Facts
UTIs (Urinary Tract Infection/s) are no laughing matter. For anyone who has had them, they are painful and can even lead to a host of other issues if left untreated. What are they and how do they affect the older population differently than everyone else? What is a...
Does Ageism Still Exist in 2021?
Only the more astute of us would notice ageism when we're younger. But as we age, it seems to become more and more observable in nature. But what exactly is it and more importantly, what can we do about it (at any age)? What is Ageism? The National Center for...
3 Important Things Categories of Things to Know About Sundowner’s Syndrome
Sundowning or Sundowner's Syndrome is a relatively new term. Dr. Lois K. Evans, PhD, FAAN, RN, first coined the phrase in 1987. While it has not been listed as an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5),...
Poor Circulation and 6 Things You Can Do About It
Most of have a basic understanding of the circulatory system and what it does inside our bodies. When we think of circulation, we think of the blood that pumps from our hearts and throughout our veins, arteries, organs and limbs. But many of us do not have a deeper...