Elder Tips for Healthy Eating, pt 2

Does everyone follow the phrase, "you are what you eat"? Of course, not always. But ingesting healthy foods into the engine of an elderly body DOES make a positive difference. Here are some tips to implement healthy eating...

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Senior Lifestyle Changes – Embrace Healthy Eating, pt 1

As the new year begins, many older adults are reflecting on their lives and setting goals to become healthier. One of the most common resolutions is to eat better and possibly even drop a few pounds — a commendable...

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How Home Care Will Help

What can you do when you sense help is needed for your elderly parents? Concern about senior safety at home may be overwhelming at times. If you’ve seen potential problems that worry you, here are some action steps...

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Signs Your Elderly Parents Need In-Home Care

Are you concerned about the wellness of an elderly parent who’s living alone? If you’ll be visiting them over the holidays, it’s a great opportunity to check on how well they’re doing. If you are already concerned, you’re not alone!...

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COLA and Social Security 2024

The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) gets the headlines, but multiple aspects of Social Security change annually to reflect national trends in prices and wages, affecting the benefits paid to tens of millions of Americans and the taxes paid by nearly...

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Hearing Loss – Simple Adjustments

The holidays are a time for family members and friends to celebrate traditions, catch up, and enjoy each other’s company. Throughout the celebrations, it’s essential to create environments and opportunities that are comfortable and supportive for you or your...

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Educate Guests on Hearing Loss Etiquette

Hearing loss can be very isolating, and frustrating. Especially for elderly, who may not move as well as years past. Here are some simple reminders to assist communications for all. -- Let people know your communication needs. Self-advocating...

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Elderly and Mental Illness, pt 2

Psychiatric illnesses in older adults have long tended to be neglected, sometimes with tragic consequences. The elderly suicide rate is higher than in any other age group, and twice the national average. It is estimated that 40 percent of...

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Mistake to Dismiss Elder Mental Illness

To Whom It May Concern: (hint...that would be ALL of us.) Please be advised, normal aging is not characterized by mental disorders. Contrary to popular belief, mental disorders like anxiety, depression, cognitive impairment, mood disorders and...

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Get Your Flu Shot

Flu Vaccination is Most Effective It is that time of year.  Halloween is approaching...we are losing more and more of our day light (not to mention daylight savings time is ending soon)...and I got my annual flu shot last week. Seasonal...

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