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A caregiver helps with senior food cravings by bringing healthy groceries to an older person in her home.Blog
Senior Food Cravings: What They Mean & How to Manage Them
Although food cravings in older adults can be normal, they can sometimes signal an underlying health problem or nutritional deficiency. It can be especially worrisome if you or your loved one has a...
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A caregiver kneels and holds hands with a senior sitting on the couch in his living room as they discuss alcohol use and dependency in seniors.Blog
Alcohol Use & Dependency in Seniors: A Guide for Families
Your normally cheerful father has become grumpier lately—and more forgetful. You wonder what’s going on. Is it stress? Early cognitive changes? Alcohol use could be playing a role...
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A senior woman in a wheelchair extends her leg for her in-home caregiver to massage while discussing circulation issues.Blog
How Seniors Can Address Common Circulation Issues & Improve Blood Flow
Circulation issues can show up in late adulthood, with reduced blood flow leading to cold hands and feet and symptoms like swelling and fatigue. During the aging process, poor circulation can be...
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Senior woman checks blood sugar levels with a glucose monitor.Blog
Understanding Diabetes: Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment, & Prevention
Have you or a senior loved one been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes? Although diabetes is a fairly common disease, you may have questions about what causes it, how to reduce the risk of...
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An older woman operates an exercise machine while a physical therapist stands nearby. Elderly weight fluctuations can be a reason for concern.Blog
What to Know About Elderly Weight Fluctuations
Have you or your loved one gained or lost a few pounds recently? It’s normal for weight to fluctuate slightly with age. However, a significant, noticeable change could indicate an underlying...
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A man holds his abdomen while sitting on his bed. New abdominal pain can be an early warning sign of colorectal cancer.Blog
What to Know About Colorectal Cancer: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Colorectal cancer is a disease that develops in the parts of the digestive system called the colon and rectum. It may not show symptoms in the early stages, but this is when treatment is most...
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A woman and a family caregiver hold hands while sitting next to each other on a couch at home, talking about how to stay positive during cancer treatment.Blog
Self-Care Tips for Staying Positive During Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment can be a tough journey, its effects felt by both patients and their loved ones. Staying positive doesn’t mean pretending everything is easy or ignoring the hard parts of...
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An older man sits in a chair while a therapist provides a geriatric massage on his shoulders.Blog
Geriatric Massage Therapy: Gentle Support for Aging Bodies
Massage can be relaxing and rejuvenating for people of all ages and can help you stay healthy as you grow older. However, mobility challenges, fragile skin, and chronic pain can sometimes make...
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Two older women sit on yoga mats outside in meditation poses. Movement and mindfulness can improve stress and heart health.Blog
Stress and Heart Health: How to Protect Your Heart with Stress Management
Chronic stress—that is, persistent stress over a long period of time—can take a serious toll on your well-being. It's linked to a wide range of health problems, including anxiety...
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An older man sits on his couch, holding his hand up and examining it, wondering about skin care for seniors.Blog
What to Know About Skin Care for Seniors
Your skin isn't just your outermost protective layer—it's your body's largest organ. Skin has a lot of jobs to do, like keeping out germs and regulating your body temperature.Just...