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Gift Ideas for Healthy Seniors and Seniors with Alzheimer’s & Dementia
The adage is true, it’s the thought that counts, but if your intent to purchase meaningful gifts for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, there are a number of options to consider that are safe and useful at different stages of the disease’s progression. The following gift ideas for healthy seniors and seniors with Alzheimer’s...
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6 Benefits for Seniors Who Socialize to Fight Boredom
An article was recently shared with me that posed the question, “Why Are Older People Considered Boring?” As the owner of an agency comprised of caregivers who provide in-home care for seniors, I pondered that question before reading the article. I’ve never considered seniors to be boring. In fact, they are usually our family’s very...
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12 Fresh New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors Envisioning 2020
The New Year is upon us, and as seniors envision 2020 – pun intended – there are numerous resolutions to consider that can improve their outlook and make a positive impact on seniors’ overall quality of life in the New Year. There are many resolves to contemplate as baby New Year approaches, the three most...
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Folic Acid Fights Symptoms of Aging in Seniors
Who knew that Folic Acid Week fell during the 2nd week in January? I didn’t. In fact, I didn’t even know that much about folic acid until I started researching it. I found out how important folic acid is for seniors, and how it is crucial that aging adults consume enough folic acid each day...
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4 Steps to Address Older Driver Safety with Seniors
America’s population of seniors is growing by leaps and bounds as more of us are making better lifestyle choices simply by exercising more and maintaining a healthier diet. I know this is a positive reality, but as the population grows, so do the dire statistics regarding older driver fatalities across the United States. Senior auto...
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Brown Bag Check-ups for Seniors Encouraged During National Let’s Talk Medications Month
Being a non-medical in-home healthcare agency, our caregivers offer gentle reminders when it’s time for seniors in their care to take their meds. Nearly all of the seniors we care for take prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, supplements, herbal remedies and even CBD’s, nowadays, for any number of maladies and conditions. In fact, it’s not uncommon...
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Local Expos Promote Health and Fitness for Senior Women
Seems like much of what we hear in the news today revolves around women. Women have actively raised awareness regarding equality in pay, sexual harassment and abuse (both, personally and professionally); and our constant evolution as powerful leaders in our communities and our government. I am proud to be a strong woman of character. My...
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Surveys Say CBD Provides Pain Relief for Seniors with Arthritis
I remember my grandfather wringing his hands with a noticeable grimace on his face due to the nagging pain of arthritis. The discomfort was real and would often prohibit him from performing basic, activities of daily living he enjoyed. With World Arthritis Day approaching, Saturday, October 12, now is the right time to bring awareness...
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Understand and Prevent Caregiver Syndrome, Stress and Burnout
Having employed many caregivers over the last decade, I can attest to the reality of caregiver burnout, caregiver stress, and caregiver syndrome. It is real. I’ve felt it, and I’ve witnessed the toll it’s taken on the compassionate souls who so freely give of their time and energy to provide quality in-home care for seniors...
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