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Support Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Whether or not you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, chances are you’re aware of the devastating effects of these diseases. Indeed, with more than 47...
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National Safety Month – Tips for Portland Seniors
Keeping Portland Seniors Safe Portland Seniors Stay Safe In-home care offers senior citizens the best of both worlds: independence and customizable, personal attention. It’s no wonder then...
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Now Hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) in Portland Areas
Employment Opportunity: BrightStar Care of Portland is seekign to fill Registered Nurses/RNs jobs. Open Position for RN in Portland and surrounding areas Join a leader in the home health care...
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In Home Care Can Make Home A Viable Senior Housing Option
About 90% of seniors plan to live in their current homes for the next 5 to 10 years, according to the United States of Aging Survey. BankRate.com recently published an article exploring senior...
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Exploring the Possible Ties Between Blood Pressure Medications and Fall Risk
High blood pressure is a very serious condition that can lead to severe illness or even death. But did you know the same medication you may be using to treat this condition could also increase the...
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10 Ways to Help a Loved One Manage High Blood Pressure
National Heart Month rolls on, and we’ve already looked at risk factors for high blood pressure and other preventative measures. But what happens when your loved one is the person afflicted with...
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How Many Risk Factors Do You Have for High Blood Pressure?
"Make Control Your Goal" is the theme for American Heart Month this year with a focus on controlling high blood pressure and an important part of this is knowing your risk factors for high blood...
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Make Control Your Goal with Blood Pressure
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 Portland Senior Family Caregiver Who Is Spread Thin
Portland Senior Caregivers: Help is Here Help for Portland Senior Caregivers Are you or is someone you know one of the more than 50 million Americans providing care for a Portland senior loved...
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Why Falls Happen and What You Can Do About It
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...