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Reasons Why Seniors Might Lose Their Appetite
As your loved ones age, you might notice that their appetite is not what it once was. This can be due to a variety of factors, including medication side effects, health concerns, and changes...
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Strategies to Reduce Unhealthy Weight Loss in People with Alzheimer's Disease
Proper nutrition can help someone with Alzheimer’s maintain physical strength and balance as well as contribute to overall health and well-being. Without proper nutrition, unhealthy weight...
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Simple Steps for Family Caregivers and Seniors to Avoid the Flu and Pneumonia
In the U.S., the peak influenza (flu) season runs from October through March. In 2017, the flu season was especially terrible – one of the worst in recent history. Among the hardest hit were...
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Medication and Exercise: Keys to Managing Parkinson's Disease at Home
Parkinson’s disease greatly affects clients’ lives every day, causing symptoms such as:Rigid arms and legsMuscle tremorsDifficulty with walking and balanceAbout 60,000 Americans are...
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Should I Call the Doctor or the Nurse?
If your loved one receives in-home care, any new illnesses, injuries, or symptoms can be upsetting and confusing. How do you know when to call the doctor and when it’s best to start with your...
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Managing Arthritis in the Home Care Setting
So many of our clients deal with the pain and challenges of arthritis. Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 54 million U.S. adults have been...
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What Do You Know About Parkinson's Disease?
It's one of the most debilitating diseases and one that many of its victims don't understand. Parkinson's disease affects more than a million Americans, most over 60. A recent Harris...
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3 Ways to Protect Seniors from the Flu
The holidays are here and, for many, that means family, food and fun. But it also signals the start of flu season. Hopefully, grandma, grandpa and any elderly aunts and uncles will be well enough...
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Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes Care for the Elderly
Today, there are 37.3 million Americans who are currently living with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Even more staggering, 1 in 4 US residents aged 65 and older have...