How to Help Seniors Stay Safe in the Summer
It’s that time again: time to find ways to help seniors stay safe in the summer heat. Those temperatures are creeping into the 90s in...
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- Dec 30, 2020
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Know the Risk Factors for Glaucoma — National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma affects over three million people in The United States, effectively stealing their sight within months. It’s the second leading...
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- May 26, 2020
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What to Do When Caring for a Senior Parent Becomes Overwhelming
Elderly Care in Plano, TX – When You Don’t Know How You’ll Handle it All, Home Care Services Can Help Written by Alan S., a son providing...
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- Jan 31, 2019
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Caregivers Rejoice as University of Texas Invests in Aging and Longevity Research
Texas is Aging Fast By 2040, the number of Texans over the age of 65 will account for a full 1/5 (or 20%) of the state’s entire...
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- Aug 27, 2018
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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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- Sep 21, 2017
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Proper Diabetes Management May Help Prevent Broken Bones
New research has uncovered a link between two common ailments faced by elderly individuals here: Diabetes and Broken Bones. A new study...
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- Oct 4, 2016
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Social Media’s Surprising Effect on the Elderly
Joke all you want about elderly and social media (technology in general even) but don’t discount the potential benefits online social...
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- Aug 1, 2016
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Dementia Care Research Shows Vitamin D May Prolong Mental Health
Dementia care specialists in Plano, Texas know that until scientists discover a cure for this debilitating disease, the best treatments...
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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 11, 2016
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April is National Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
Nearly one million Americans are living with Parkinson’s Disease—a debilitating illness that can cause uncontrollable tremors, muscle...
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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
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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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- 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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- 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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