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Helping Senior Citizens Live Safely at Home: 4 Tips
The idea of life in an assisted living facility or a retirement community may not be the first choice for everyone in their golden years.
Senior Loneliness: 6 Tips to Combat Isolation
No one is immune from the inevitable scourge of loneliness. When we age, we lose loved ones and friends. Our circle of influence shrinks in
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The statistic is staggering in our lives – it is estimated 1 out of every 10 people (60 and older who live at home) experience abuse of some
5 Tips: Summer Safety
Triple digit temperature days have arrived in South Texas this week. Now is the time to remind our senior citizens to take steps to prevent
How Senior Citizens Can Provide A Helping Hand As Caregivers
When you envision a senior living facility, you might think they are all comprised of young, healthy nurses and care workers gathered around seniors in
Homemade Wheelchair Cushions Make for Compassionate Caregiving
Caregiving for seniors comes with a set of intrinsic challenges, especially when you are working with someone in a wheelchair who has lost their mobility.
It Makes Sense For Caregivers To Help Seniors Avoid Financial Scams
There are many reasons why it makes sense for senior citizens to seek assistance from caregivers. They may have mobility or health concerns, that make
Your Health: Pancreas 411
There is an organ in our bodies, the pancreas, which is often overlooked when we get sick. This silent and hidden gland is located deep
Helping Seniors Cope after Loss of a Loved One
For seniors hit with the loss of a spouse or a loved one who was receiving care in their home, the grieving process can be
Anxiety Among Seniors and How to Help The Elderly Cope
Used to be that the medical field believed anxiety disorders decreased with age. The logic was that seniors more likely singled out their physical complaints
Home Care & Caring For Loved Ones
Aging is an inevitable part of living. And as we age, we often need care. Over the last year, about 10% of all Americans, 34.2
CHOOSE THE PATH THAT LEADS TO LONGEVITY
I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t like to live longer, but sometimes our lives are cut short due to our own negligence or just the
Combating Social Isolation Among Our Seniors
It is probably not news to you that America is an aging nation. The implications for economic growth and the labor force are often discussed
Stress in Seniors: An Unhealthy Legacy On Aging
Stress is often related to mental or physical health complications for people of any age, but its harmful impact tends to acutely impact seniors. In
Se aconseja la práctica regular de ejercicio físico: The Advantages Of Regular Physical Exercise
Se Aconseja La Práctica Regular De Ejercicio Físico The Advantages Of Regular Physical Exercise El sedentarismo, la inactividad física y la obesidad se asocian a
