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Tips for Healthy Aging

It’s a lost art to embrace the aging process with grace and poise. The truth is, we go through many difficult changes as we grow older, and many of us see a decline in our health as we age, simply because we don’t know how to deal with all the changes of aging in a...

Lowering the Risk of Heart Disease Among Seniors

Did you know that heart disease kills more people than any other condition in the United States? While there can be genetic risk factors that increase your odds of developing heart disease, most often it is brought on by lifestyle choices that can be corrected. With one in four people dying from heart disease, it’s...

What to Eat and Not to Eat with Parkinson's Disease

You’ve probably heard of Parkinson’s Disease or know someone who suffers with it. It is a progressive disease that affects the central nervous system, making movement, balance and muscle control become very difficult. Over time, it can cause total loss of control over certain body functions. More than 50,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed...

How to Defuse Anger in a Senior with Alzheimer's

If you are a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia, you already know that it can be difficult for them to appropriately express anger. So, what to do when that anger seems to be spewed at you? Read on. What is the Root of the Anger? It’s not uncommon for an...

Is a TIA a Warning Sign of Stroke or Vascular Dementia?

Have you ever heard of a TIA? It is an abbreviation for “transient ischemic attack” that refers to having a “mini-stroke.” If the older adult in your life suddenly seems out of sorts or acts in a bizarre way, they may be experiencing a mini-stroke. They are more common than you think, and it would...

Have You Really Talked About Caregivers and What That Means for Your Family?

Caregivers provide support and companionship to seniors who struggle with activities of daily living. While their job is to help their client, in many ways caregivers also help families. Here are some of the things you need to bring up. Caring for a Family Member Makes a Long Day Even Longer You can’t imagine not...

Seasonal Affective Disorder - What is It?

If you get the winter blues each year, it might be more than just an emotional slump that comes on when it gets cold. Millions of seniors are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder every year, causing depression and sadness that is tough to shake. This can especially be true for those who live in a...

Tips for Reducing Bathing Anxiety for an Elderly Adult with Dementia

As a family caregiver for one of the approximately six million people throughout the United States who are currently living with dementia, you may have noticed an increase in anxiety in your aging loved one. Anxiety is an extremely common effect of dementia, and can manifest in many different ways. For many seniors, bathing can...

Benefits of Physical Activity in Seniors with Dementia

It’s no secret that physical activity is a huge benefit to people of all ages, especially seniors. The hard facts of scientific research show that exercise WILL improve overall health! These benefits of good health can come with even a small amount of exercise, no matter how old you are or the lifestyle you lead....