Caring for an elderly family member can undoubtedly be a stressful undertaking. There are many responsibilities that fall on caregivers’ shoulders, and having to see a parent or grandparent battle a chronic illness can take its toll as well. The combination of stressors can lead to caregiver burnout or depression, but there are ways to prevent those conditions.
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READ MOREBone & Joint Health Awareness Week
Bone and Joint Health National Awareness week is an annual global event held from October 12 through 20. The activities of this event include attention to disorders such as arthritis, back pain, osteoporosis and trauma.
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READ MORELiving Your Best Life After 50
Reaching the milestone age of 50 doesn’t have to be a downer, it can be one of the best and healthiest times of your life. If you want to live life to the fullest once reaching 50, there are things you can do to ensure your overall well-being.
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READ MOREChoosing the Best Senior Care Option
It could be due to a chronic illness, an injury or a fall within the home, but there comes a time when many adult children recognize that their elderly parent needs senior care. While it may be easy to recognize their need for assistance around the house, choosing the right professional caregiver can be difficult, but there are a few tips to keep in mind.
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READ MORE8 Flu Fighting Foods
Fall means flu season and you can do more than just get vaccinated to decrease your chances of getting sick. To really stave off the illness, eat these natural flu-fighting foods.
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READ MOREMany Doctors Accepting New Medicare Patients
For patients who have Medicare, it’s becoming easier to find health care providers and senior care services that can offer help they need. More doctors are accepting Medicare patients compared to years past, the Department of Health and Human Services reported.
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READ MOREMidlife Stress Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
Women who suffer from stress during middle age may have a greater chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life, Bloomberg reported. Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden published the results of a study that spanned nearly 40 years and found that psychological stress is associated with a 21 percent greater risk of developing the disease.
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READ MORECancer Centers Increasingly Employ Alternative Treatments
Alternative therapies such as acupuncture and massage have become more mainstream in many different disciplines, and that includes cancer treatment. A growing number of doctors are offering such therapies to cancer patients in addition to more conventional treatment such as radiation and chemotherapy, according to NBC Nightly News.
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READ MOREFlu Vaccinations for Seniors
Doctors recommend anyone who is 6 months or older get a flu shot, even older adults. Since the flu evolves every year and different strains are more prominent than others, an annual vaccination is best. As fall marks the start of flu season, Americans are encouraged to get protected early.
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READ MOREOlder Adults More Committed to Exercise
A new study by researchers at the University of Northumbria and published in the journal BMJ Open found that older adults are more likely to stick to an exercise plan prescribed by their doctor than younger patients.
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