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Nurse sits with elderly man to discuss heart attack recoveryBlog
What to Expect After a Mild Heart Attack
Someone in the U.S. has a heart attack approximately every 40 seconds. Fortunately, a mild heart attack — technically, a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) — is the most...
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Why Do Elderly People Have Confusion When They Get a UTI?
If you’re a caregiver for an elderly person, you may have known them to have had a urinary tract infection (UTI). Among older adults, UTIs are the second most common infection. A UTI...
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Avoiding Elderspeak: How to Talk with Older Adults More Respectfully
If you walk along the hallways of a hospital, doctor’s office or senior living facility, chances are you’ll encounter “elderspeak.” You may have been on the receiving...
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Bathroom Safety Tips for Elders: Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe
Bathrooms are one of the most dangerous rooms in the house regardless of age. Each year, about 234,000 Americans experience bathroom-related injuries, and about 14% result in hospitalization...
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Elderly woman cuddles up with in home caregiver on couchBlog
The Benefits of Aging in Place: Understanding the Power of Home
Most people want to enjoy the benefits of aging in place. An AARP survey found that 77% of people ages 50 and older want to remain in their homes as they age. Among respondents of all ages, 63...
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Heart-healthy bowl with diced vegetables, such as tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbersBlog
Tips for Leading a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
There’s never a wrong time to start learning how to improve heart health. Why not start now? Heart health is influenced by a range of factors, some of which you can control and others that...
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Senior man with dementia experiencing paranoia, holding his head in his handsBlog
Dementia and Paranoia: A Guide for Providing Care and Support
Your elderly father is convinced you’ve let a strange, angry man into the house and allowed him to “live in the wall.” Puzzled, you ask him to show you what he means. He takes you...
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Young woman reading to elderly manBlog
The Benefits of 24-Hour Home Care
For many families, the decision of how best to care for aging loved ones is difficult and emotionally challenging. This can be a stressful time for families, who may feel overwhelmed managing care...
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Elder Care Scam Calls: How to Protect Your Loved Ones From Fraud
Scam calls and texts often target vulnerable older adults, exploiting their trust and financial well-being. If you're someone who provides elder care, scam calls are something to help seniors...
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Heart-healthy Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon, Couscous and Asparagus with Fresh Strawberry Angel Food Cake
A balanced diet plays a crucial role in health and wellness for everyone, but it’s especially essential for older adults. To help your loved one maintain a healthy diet, we partnered with...