It’s no secret that pets can bring joy to a person’s life. May is National Pet Month, and scientific evidence proves that having a furry friend can provide more than just happiness.
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READ MOREQuestions Women Should Ask Their Doctors
Older adults who want to live and maintain healthy lifestyles shouldn’t be afraid to ask their doctor or senior care services provider questions. Not only will you or your loved one be more in the know about what you could and should be doing to stay healthy but you’ll build a stronger relationship with your physician.
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READ MOREQuestions Men Should Ask Their Doctors
Because of the many changes that can happen to a man’s body as he ages, it’s important to ask a doctor or a professional providing home care for seniors any questions about symptoms that are out of the ordinary.
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READ MOREStudy: The Link Between Cardiovascular and Cognitive Health
According to researchers at Cork University in Ireland, blood pressure drugs may be able to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and even boost cognitive abilities.
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READ MOREPreventing Wandering
One of the most common hazards someone in need of Alzheimer’s care faces is the potential for wandering. Wandering can occur as either a side effect of medicine or because of an environmental trigger or a vague memory.
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READ MOREHealth Symptoms That Should Never Be Ignored
Your body knows best when it comes to health, and when you or your loved one begin developing symptoms, there are some that should not be ignored. For example, getting sudden, intense headaches can signal a number of health problems making a doctor’s appointment necessary so conditions such as cardiac cephalgia, meningitis and temporal arteritis can be ruled out.
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READ MOREBenefits of the Affordable Care Act for Seniors
President Obama’s Affordable Care Act goes into effect January 1, 2014. The law will expand health care benefits to the 55 million Americans without health coverage. It also increases benefits for those who are underinsured, including seniors.
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READ MORECreating a Caregiving Team
Amy Goyer, AARP’s home and family expert, is a caregiver to her parents. There was a point in time when she needed to develop a caregiving team. Trying to care for her parents kept her from taking care of herself, so she made a list of everyone who helps her so she could support her parents.
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READ MORECare After Hip Replacement
Coming home after total knee replacement surgery can be difficult on you and your loved one.Senior care services can help you assist your loved one with day-to-day activities as well as the recovery process.
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READ MORETips for Maintaining Strong Joints
With age comes weaker joints and, according to Cooking Light, there are about 21 million adults living with osteoarthritis. This condition includes achy joints and can even cause pain that may leave your loved one unable to get up from the couch.
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