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Caregiver Employment Opportunities Available at Home Helpers® Clearwater

COVID-19 and the global health crisis have wreaked havoc on the hospitality and food service industries, and an enormous number of people have lost their jobs because of it. The hardworking men and women, who were formerly employed by hotels and restaurants, now find themselves struggling to make ends meet, keep a roof over their...

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Seniors Recognize 6 Benefits with Increased Folic Acid Intake

As we say farewell to pandemic-plagued year 2020, and we embark on baby New Year 2021, I want to emphasize how important it is that we promote our best physical and mental health through a nutritious, balanced diet featuring fruits, vegetables, proteins and whole grains. Of course, I always begin a new year with the...

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21 Inspirational Quotes for Joy, Peace & Health in 2021

This year has been incredibly challenging, and I don’t know anyone who isn’t looking ahead to a better New Year 2021. With that in mind, I decided to lighten-up and enlighten you with 21 inspirational quotes for our next trip around the sun! Country Living extends this invitation to us: “Let these words of wisdom,...

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Adhere to CDC Guidelines for Senior Safety at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is going to look much different for most of us this year, thanks to COVID-19. This nasty virus has infected millions of Americans, and it has killed hundreds of thousands. It has disrupted our lives and up-ended our annual plans to share this special holiday of gratitude with our loved ones. In the midst...

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Research finds Resilience to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Possible in Elderly

I was watching 60 Minutes last Sunday evening, and a segment of the program featured six seniors over the age of 90, who had been participating in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health and performed by researchers at the University of California – Irvine, for more than six years. The special seniors...

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Understanding the Risk Factors of Breast Cancer in Seniors

A few weeks ago, I learned a dear friend and colleague had been diagnosed with breast cancer. This vital, energetic woman was blindsided by the news, as was I when she told me. She had been very busy with her typical, hectic schedule, which is why she postponed her originally-scheduled mammogram by approximately six weeks,...

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5 Falsehoods and Facts about Seniors and Flu Vaccines

This year, the most prevalent health concern has been the coronavirus, and rightly so. COVID-19 has ravaged Florida, our nation and our world, making it the most worthy subject to be examined. What must not be overlooked in 2020, however, is the dangerous impact of influenza during this treacherous time of coronavirus. Pharmacological scientists are...

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Senior Safety for Halloween 2020

For decades, I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing my children, my grandchildren and all the neighborhood children dressed-up in their Halloween costumes, ready for their trick-or-treat missions! Every year, each child would choose their favorite character, or theme, and fully-exercise their creative imaginations. This year is unlike any I’ve ever experienced, though, and Halloween 2020 is...

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Long-Term Care Plans for Seniors and Aging Adults

I cannot let October creep away without mentioning a very important awareness campaign about long-term care plans for seniors and aging adults. It’s something we never think about when we’re young, but it is vital we consider as we age. I admit, I work with seniors on a daily basis, some in assisted living facilities,...

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