New Film Chronicles the Power of Music Therapy for Dementia Patients
Music Therapy for Dementia Patients is as Old as Song Music therapy for dementia patients is not a new thing. The notion that music can...
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- Dec 26, 2017
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5 Easy New Year’s Resolutions for Elderly Folks
New Year’s Resolutions for Elderly Individuals That they Can Keep! It’s not easy for anyone to stick to those New Year’s resolutions but...
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- Mar 13, 2017
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5 Healthy Habits for Elderly Individuals Aging In Place
The key to successfully aging in place is to maintain relatively good health. When your loved one starts to suffer health issues, their...
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- Aug 17, 2016
- 2 min
Is Your Elderly Loved One Lying to You?
The answer to that question could be “yes.” You only want the best for your aging loved ones. But, as elder care professionals in North...
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- Jun 27, 2016
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Loss of a Senior’s Driver’s License
There often comes a time when health or mental issues make it necessary to revoke a senior’s driver’s license. But taking away those car...
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- Jun 20, 2016
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Live Better, Live Longer: 5 Tips for Living with Diabetes
Living with diabetes doesn’t have to be hard. Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in The United States. It’s estimated that...
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- May 11, 2016
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Elder Care Tips: Easy Cooking for Seniors
Whether you’re the primary family caregiver for an elderly individual living at home or just want to spend some quality time with your...
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- Apr 1, 2016
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Combating Ageism: Treating Seniors with Dignity and Respect
It shouldn’t come as a shock that research in The United States shows negative attitudes toward older individuals are far more common...
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- Mar 22, 2016
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March is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Age-Related Macular Degeneration is the nation’s leading cause of vision loss—more than cataracts or glaucoma combined! It’s estimated...
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- Mar 7, 2016
- 3 min
How to Talk to Seniors You Love
There comes a time in everyone’s life when the people who have taken care of us become the ones who need to be cared for. But how do we...
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- Feb 21, 2016
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Loneliness and Seniors Could Be a Lethal Combination
One of the aspects of our lives that takes the greatest hit as we age is our social lives. Whether its health problems that keep us from...
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- Feb 14, 2016
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Dementia Study Shows Promising Results for Aging Individuals
Dementia is a terrifying syndrome that affects millions of American every year. Impairment of core mental faculties makes daily life a...
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- Feb 7, 2016
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Combating Heart Disease in Seniors – February is National Heart Health Awareness Month
According to the CDC over 600 thousand people die of complications due to heart disease here in the United States every year. That’s...
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- Jan 24, 2016
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Obesity in Older Adults: January is National Weight Loss Awareness Month
January is National Weight Awareness Month in The United States and while many of us don’t think about obesity in older adults, carrying...
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- Jan 17, 2016
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Sleep Disorders in Seniors Can Increase the Risk of Stroke
Sleep disorders in seniors are more than just a nuisance. The results of a recent study (published in the American Heart Association’s...
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- Jan 3, 2016
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Knowing the Unexpected Side Effects of Aging Makes Life Easier
Getting older is never easy. And try as we may it seems we’re never ready for the side effects of aging. With age comes much higher risks...
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- Dec 20, 2015
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Even Minor Falls Can Be Fatal Falls for Elderly Individuals
A pair of recent studies has confirmed what doctors and care givers already knew: even minor falls can become fatal falls for elderly men...
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- Dec 13, 2015
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Help Seniors Take Brain Health Into Their Own Hands
One of the most significant changes people face as they age is a decline in brain health. Diseases like Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline...
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- Oct 5, 2015
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Fun Activities for Seniors: Life Journaling Keeps Their Stories Alive
Sharing Stories Across Generations Sometimes it may seem difficult for seniors to relate to younger generations. But one of the fun...
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- Sep 26, 2015
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Learn How to Fight High Cholesterol in Seniors During National Cholesterol Awareness Month
High cholesterol in seniors presents a real health risk for aging individuals. With all the media focused on good and bad cholesterol in...
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