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About Cancer and the Elderly
About Cancer and the Elderly Did you know? According to the CDC, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease. That translates to one in every...
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Having the Foresight for Your Vision
Having the Foresight for Your VisionWe all know our vision changes as we age, but it’s not always as simple as needing reading glasses. There are other vision changes that are symptomatic of...
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Considering Arthiritis
We all live with occasional aches and pains as part of normal daily life. In healthy adults, they can be treated with over the counter pain medicines. But as we age, those ailments can be a symptom...
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Ways to Care for Senior Citizens with Mental Illness
Life is complicated. And life is busy. Some find joy in the everyday little tasks while others, especially older people suffering from mental illness, find those mundane chores a burden that may...
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Keeping Elderly Minds Sharp: A Healthy Lifestyle = a Healthy Mind.
We often associate ‘brain games’ with a healthy mind. But for the elderly, maintaining cognitive healthmeans more than mental stimulation through the use of puzzles, games and even...
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In the News: Living with Parkinson's Disease in Southwest Florida
Parkinson's Disease, a neurodegenerative disease, is second only to Alzheimer's in the Unitd States. According to the Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida, the sunshine...
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Move to the Rhythm of Your Heart
Move to the Rhythm of Your HeartRegular physical activity is the key to a healthy heart. But, did you know that physical activity does not need to be hard work? As a matter of fact, anything you do...
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Elderly Diabetes Symptoms and Prevention FAQ
Diabetes has become one of the most prevalent diseases in the U.S.—nearly 30 million Americans have it.[1] Older adults are especially at risk. As we age, the risk of type 2 diabetes rises, and, as...