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Are You At Risk for Skin Cancer?
The summer may be winding down, but the potential for hot temperatures and dangerous sunlight is more and more likely every day. That means the risk for skin cancer increases, especially if you...
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5 Qualities to Look For in Any Home Care Agency
We recently wrote about the research we conducted that identified the higher standard of home care that families are seeking when they have a loved one in need. However, families looking for...
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Senior Fraud Prevention Tips
Scamming has become so prevalent in society that popular talk show hosts Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Phil have dedicated entire segments to the topic! Scammers will stop at nothing to get what they want,...
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Could Your Medications Be Making You Depressed?
As we age, our bodies are at greater risk of feeling depressed side effects from medication. It is common for seniors to take multiple medications, but if you or a loved one is dealing with...
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7 Healthy Foods to Eat to Promote Senior Nutrition
Let's face it, snacking throughout the day can be just as important for your health as eating the proper meals. According to a Redbook magazine article, dietitian Rachel Beller said that...
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6 Tips to Help Seniors Stay Active
Being active, avoiding inactivity, preventing disease and managing stress are four good ways to maximize your health, ward off infection and boost your mood. But we should take a little bit closer...
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3 Ways to Protect Seniors from the Flu
The holidays are here and, for many, that means family, food and fun. But it also signals the start of flu season. Hopefully, grandma, grandpa and any elderly aunts and uncles will be well enough...
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About Long Distance Caregiving
Caregivers must be available for their loved ones at varying times of the day. If there is an emergency and the caregiver is needed promptly, it would be convenient for a caregiver that lives 20...
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Falls Prevention Causes & Resources
September 22nd, 2013, the first day of fall, also marks the 6th annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, sponsored by the National Council on Aging. Falls are the leading cause of injury...
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5 Tips to Help Prevent Alzheimer's
Memory loss is one of the most recognized signs of "getting old," but not everyone experiences this, just like not everyone will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Unfortunately...