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Best Heart-Healthy Foods for Senior Citizens
Helping your elderly loved one to keep their heart healthy can be tricky. Think about it – almost everyone loves their sweets and junk foods. Others really like to eat fatty meat such as bacon. However, these are some foods that your elderly loved one may need to give up or limit to keep their … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Habits, NutritionHow Can Regular Massages Help Your Senior?
It’s natural to slow down as we become older because of the discomfort and stiffness accompanying aging. Chronic diseases like osteoarthritis or afflictions like Parkinson’s disease might make it tough to participate in all of your favorite physical activities. However, seniors must remain physically active to benefit from the positive effects of regular exercise on … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Habits, Reducing StressHow to Help Your Elderly Loved One Overcome Challenges with Epilepsy
Does your elderly loved one have epilepsy? If so, it is vital that you learn more about this condition, go to doctor’s appointments with your elderly loved one, and find out how to overcome challenges related to this health condition. If you can’t make it to the appointments, you can always have elder care providers … Continue reading
Posted in Seniors and Health IssuesAre You Getting the Help You Need as a Family Caregiver?
When family caregivers do not feel supported, they often feel high levels of emotional distress. The AARP caregiving study found that almost half of all family caregivers who feel that they have no say in their situation felt stressed. Family caregivers under the age of 64 were more likely to feel stress. This is often … Continue reading
Posted in Family CaregiversWhy Do Some Senior Citizens Not Eat Enough?
Do you know how much your elderly loved one is eating? Has it seemed that they aren’t eating much at all? Maybe your elderly loved one’s senior home care providers have mentioned that your loved one is missing meals. If your elderly loved one isn’t eating enough, it is crucial to figure out why. There … Continue reading
Posted in Seniors and Health IssuesUse These Tips to Care for a Senior Citizen Who Has Cancer
With so many types of cancer out there, it can be difficult to find ways to prevent them all. In some cases, people get cancer even when they have tried preventing it. If your elderly loved one has cancer, they need your support and the support of others in their life, as well. Getting Home … Continue reading
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