Stroke Awareness Month: Signs and Treatments for Seniors
The sooner a person having a stroke gets care, the better their outcome is likely to be. For those who may not know, a stroke occurs when the flow of…
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5 Senior Yoga Stretches to Improve Balance
Yoga is an often-overlooked tool for helping seniors improve their balance. Performing some simple yoga exercises each day can not only improve balance and muscle mass, but can also build…
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The Importance of Respiratory Therapy
As we age, we can become more vulnerable to health conditions that affect the lungs, including the common cold, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), influenza, asthma, bronchitis, and more.…
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Parkinson’s: 6 Tips to Help Your Loved One (And You) Cope
It’s not easy to be a caregiver to a loved one with Parkinson’s disease. You are constantly keeping track of doctors’ appointments, medications and new ways to slow the progression…
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What’s the Difference Between Memory Care and Assisted Living?
Are you looking for a senior care solution for a loved one with dementia? Although memory care may be offered in an assisted living community, there are many differences between…
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5 Essential Strategies for Dementia Caregivers
Providing memory care for a loved one with dementia is not easy or straightforward. There is no instruction manual that is one-size-fits-all. When it comes to your role as a…
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How to Manage Your Loved One’s Care While Socially Distant
Staying away from mom and dad is tough, but you want to prioritize their health, safety and care while the pandemic continues. Living far away from your folks can also…