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How Do Nutrition and In-home Care Work Together?

Your elderly family member’s body experiences a lot of changes as she ages, and that can mean that her nutritional needs are changing, too. Her doctor can help her to stay aware of what she needs to know in order to get the nutrients that she needs, but your senior might need more help than...

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Six Reasons Your Senior Really Does Need to Be More Physically Active

When your elderly family member has a real reason to be physically active, it can be a lot easier for her to embrace that habit and to keep it going. With the help of in-home care professionals, your elderly family member can prioritize moving more and make it a bigger part of her daily routine....

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What Can Your Senior Do to Maintain Her Hair as She Ages?

As your elderly family member grows older, she’s likely to experience changes in how her hair grows and what it needs. Finding the best ways to take care of your senior’s hair might mean trying out some techniques that are new for her as well as making other changes to her routines. Keep Genetics in...

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5 Tips for a Senior Living with GERD

Does your senior seem to have heartburn all the time? It might actually be GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. November 20th through 26th this year is GERD Awareness Week, so it might be a good time to talk with her doctor about what your senior is experiencing. If your elderly family member is indeed battling...

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5 Ways to Plan Healthier Meals for Your Senior

Is your senior’s diet as healthy as it could be? Truth be told, everyone could make a few changes here and there to eat healthier. But for your senior, some of those changes, even small ones, can feel like a lot more work on her part. Here are some ideas you can use to help...

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Celebrating Nutritious Food During National Farmer’s Market Week

National Farmer’s Market Week runs through August 13th this year, and it’s a great way for your senior to explore some ways to improve her quality of life. Just going to the farmer’s market regularly is a fantastic experience, and if your senior is willing to explore and expand her food horizons a little bit,...

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What Can You Do for a Senior with Insomnia?

Insomnia is a much bigger deal for your elderly family member than she might think. She might even make it worse accidentally by deciding to do things like nap during the day to make up for lost sleep. Getting through those issues is a lot easier with your help, as well as help from her...

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Best Ways to Make a Daily Walk More Appealing

Your parents need to get up and be active. Their sedentary lifestyle impacts their health. Their last doctor’s appointment found their blood pressure is too high, and they’re overweight. If they don’t change their habits, their heart disease, diabetes, and stroke risks increase. Their doctor told your parents to walk at least half an hour...

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What Foods Can You Get to Increase the Fiber in Your Elderly Loved One’s Diet?

Does your elderly loved one need to add more fiber to their diet? Some of the reasons they may need to do this are low energy, constipation, high cholesterol levels, or needing to lose weight. By eating more fiber, your elderly loved one can make all these things better. Adding Vegetables to Their Diet One...

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