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    Make Control Your Goal with Blood Pressure

    January 28, 2016

    February is American Heart Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging Americans to know their blood pressure, and if it’s high, they want you to make control your...

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    Some Answers for the Family Caregiver Who Is Spread Thin

    January 21, 2016

    Are you or is someone you know one of the more than 50 million Americans providing care for a loved one? If so, then you might also fall into the "sandwich generation," those family...

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    Why Falls Happen and What You Can Do About It

    January 15, 2016

    Click to download "Speak Up: Reduce Your Risk of Falling" now While falls can happen all year 'round, this is a time of the year when seniors can be even more susceptible to an accident. At...

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    5 Key Areas for Promoting Winter Safety for Seniors

    January 7, 2016

    When the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather and it’s important that they, and those who care for them, take certain precautions...

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    There are many benefits to home care. The top 5 can be summarized as:Comfort and Familiarity: Being in a familiar environment can promote comfort and a sense of security, which is particularly...

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    Home care, also known as home healthcare or in-home care, refers to a range of health and social services provided in the comfort of a patient’s home. Home care is intended to support patient...