Preventing Infectious Diseases in Elders, pt 1

Staying healthy as you age comes down to both luck (or genetics) and those things that you can control. Catching infectious diseases is one area where we have a lot of control. With just a few smart habits, seniors...

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How to Recognize Dementia in a Family Member, part 2

We are pleased to continue the following article on recognizing dementia, authored by guest writer Anuradha Bhattacharjee, who works with an eldercare service in India, www.tribecacare.com **************************************************** No need to panic. Knowledge and understanding are key to managing dementia, so here...

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How to Recognize Dementia in a Family Member, part 1

We are pleased to share the following, authored by guest writer Anuradha Bhattacharjee, who works with an eldercare service in India, www.tribecacare.com **************************************************** The first, inexplicable instances of an elderly parent beginning to forget simple things like names or events or...

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In-Home Care for Elders

A home care agency can provide individualized assistance that helps your parents with different tasks. The goal is to help them age in place together and avoid moving into a senior living community. Typically, home care aides can support...

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Elders Need to Reduce Sodium Intake, pt. 2

Sodium does occur naturally in most foods. Milk, beets, and celery all naturally contain sodium, as does drinking water, although the amount varies depending on the source. Vegetables, dairy products, and shellfish all provide natural sources of sodium. Fast...

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Elders Need to Reduce Sodium Intake, pt.1

Stop Adding Salt to Meals and Food Preparation Sodium is an essential nutrient that regulates blood volume, blood pressure, and pH levels. Our bodies use the sodium to help control blood pressure and blood volume. Sodium is also needed for...

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Social Security COLA Set at 2.8% for 2026

Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.8 percent increase in their monthly payments next year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on Oct. 24. The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is slightly higher than last year’s 2.5 percent increase, reflecting a...

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Older Adults and Mental Health, pt 3

If you or an elder is feeling isolated, lonely, or emotionally low, these steps that may help improve well-being: -- Visit your doctor and be honest about how you’re feeling emotionally as well as physically. -- Reach out to family and...

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