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Heat stroke and heat exhaustion prevention in the elderly
Caring for an elderly parent through summer’s intense heat requires special considerations. This is due largely to the potential for heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which affect adults over...
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How Music Therapy Can Benefit People Living with Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease causes loss of memory and severe cognitive illness. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s...
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Medication and Exercise: Keys to Managing Parkinson's Disease at Home
Parkinson’s disease greatly affects clients’ lives every day, causing symptoms such as:Rigid arms and legsMuscle tremorsDifficulty with walking and balanceAbout 60,000 Americans are...
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How to Guard Seniors Against Internet Scams and Fraud
Many seniors today rely on email, social media, and phones to stay connected with friends and family. While technology keeps us in touch from afar, it also opens the door to scammers who prey on...
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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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A Guide to Staying Active as You Age
What is active aging? There are plenty of cliches involved with getting older. You have to retire, you slow down and you simply sit around and don't do much. You have worked a long time, and...