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How Home Care Improves Elderly Well-Being and Mental Health
As people age, maintaining independence, comfort, and a sense of purpose becomes essential to overall well-being. For many, home is not just a house—it’s a home filled with memories and...
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Should an Elderly Person Replace a Beloved Pet Who Has Died?
The death of a beloved pet is often a devastating experience—especially for an elderly person who may have spent years or even decades sharing daily life with their furry companion. The...
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When an Elderly Loved One Loses a Spouse, Part II: The Path Toward Healing After The Death of A Loved One
Grieving never follows a straight path, and there’s no timeline for “moving on.” But healing is possible, and even in later life, new beginnings can take shape. Some helpful...
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When an Elderly Loved One Loses a Spouse, Part I: Grief and Support
For our elderly loved ones, loss of a companion or spouse can feel especially devastating—not just emotionally, but physically, socially, and even spiritually. The passing of a partner often...
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Emergency Care Starts With A Plan
Emergencies can strike without warning—natural disasters, power outages, health crises, or even a pandemic. For older adults, these situations are especially critical. Aging can bring...
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Freeing Ourselves of Clutter
Whether we've raised children or traveled the globe in the younger years of life, we end up with a home filled of the things we've collected and cherished throughout those years. And...
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Staying Strong As We Age
Strength training and resistance training are crucial for older adults to maintain and improve muscle mass, strength, and overall physical function, helping to combat sarcopenia and improve quality...
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A Guide to Eye Health For Seniors
Our eyesight is pretty important, but eye care is often neglected. In fact, the US Department of Health and Human Services states that only 52.5% of Americans aged 18+ report having an eye exam...
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Senior Springtime in Southwest Florida
There’s just something about spring time in Southwest Florida. We enjoy live oaks that start to bloom, and occasional rain that helps the rare Butterwort flower show their vibrant yellow...
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Tips For Taking Elderly To The Emergency Room
According to Florida state government data for 2023, there were more than seventy three thousand hospital emergency room visits by adults aged 65 and older in Lee County alone. Hospital visits can...