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Veterans Benefits Include Aid and Attendance

Happy Veterans Day! This is a very special day in which we, as Americans, recognize and celebrate those who have fought and served in the United States military. I have many family members who have served, so this day is always meaningful to me. Throughout history, men and women of the United States Armed Forces...

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28 Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors during COVID-19

Nothing is normal these days with coronavirus surging, and that includes the holidays and holiday shopping. We’ve been advised to restrict visits to our senior loved ones and the number of people we can safely host over the holidays…preferably, outdoors. So, what can we do to brighten the holidays for seniors as we wait for...

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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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Recognizing Senior Home Care and Hospice in November

My profession is all about non-medical, in-home care and assistance to seniors in need. The compassionate caregivers I employ are highly-trained and experienced in many levels of home care, and they can help you or your senior loved one, even in the midst of COVID, or when under hospice care. November is National Home Care...

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Identifying 5 Primary Factors that Affect a Senior’s Risk of Falling

One thing that is always prevalent on my mind when working with seniors is their ambulation and risk of falling. The National Council on Aging [NCOA], reports that 1 in 4 seniors will experience a fall each year, so the likelihood an aging adult I know will take a tumble is high. Unfortunately for senior...

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