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An elderly man and woman sit back-to-back on a bed, both covered in blankets. The woman holds a tissue to her nose, while the man sips from a white mug. A tissue box sits beside them, suggesting they are unwell.

10 Tips to Help Seniors Fight the Flu

We are right in the middle of Florida’s flu season, yet by the end of December 2019, FloridaHealth.gov had reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], that influenza was widespread across the state, with a higher number of cases having been reported by the last week of the decade, than in the...

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Focus on Bathroom Safety to Minimize Senior Fall Risks

The annual statistics regarding seniors falling are alarming. The incidents of seniors falling in bathrooms are even more staggering. According to the National Council on Aging, 25% of the American senior population experience a fall each year. A senior dies every 19 minutes from a fall, and a senior is sent to the emergency room for...

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Lifestyle Choices Impact Seniors' Heart Health

I am really working hard to keep my New Year’s resolution on track in 2020, which means I am consciously shopping for healthy foods, preparing nutritious meals, and staying on track with my exercise routine. I, like most people, resolved to eat better and exercise more regularly as part of a healthy lifestyle. I know...

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Make Time to Bake for Family Fun with Seniors Living Alone

If it is possible to have any positive take-away from the sudden, tragic loss of NBA star, Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and their seven friends, colleagues and teammates, in what has been described as a violent helicopter crash, it is to remember each day is a gift, and we should always make time for...

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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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