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February 17, 2015

5 Valentine’s Day Scams for Seniors to Avoid

To ensure you or a loved one doesn’t end up with broken heart this February, keep an eye out for these Valentine’s Day scams.

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February 17, 2015

5 Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout

Similar to nurses and other health care professionals, caregivers can overwork themselves resulting in fatigue and burnout.

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January 29, 2015

5 Tips to Encourage Accepting Care

If your loved one is particularly against the receiving care, don’t get discouraged – here are five tips for starting and continuing this difficult conversation with your loved one.

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January 29, 2015

5 Foods to Boost Brain Health

Living a healthy lifestyle by maintaining a nutritious diet and regular exercise is integral to defending your brain against a wide range of health problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but few people seem to consider that these choices can also help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

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January 15, 2015

New Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Disease

While researchers continue to search for new prevention options and treatment for Alzheimer’s, recent findings suggest that a blood test could detect the disease as early as 10 years before traditionally noticeable symptoms appear.

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December 31, 2014

5 Preparations Before Having Surgery

There are a number of ways you should prepare before undergoing surgery. 

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December 30, 2014

Brain Training Ideas for the New Year

Recently, researchers have found ways to train the brain to accomplish a variety of different mental tasks.

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December 23, 2014

6 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

With more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a report by the Alzheimer’s Association, memory care should be a top priority for our nation’s health.

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December 8, 2014

5 Precautions for Seniors this Winter

As much as the winter can be a wonderful time of year, it also comes with a number of seasonal hazards due to the cold weather and dense precipitation.

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December 5, 2014

5 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

It’s important to identify potential symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in your loved ones as soon as possible, to help ensure quality of life and independent senior living. 

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