May 13, 2015
4 Foods that Benefit Your Heart
Eating certain foods can lower your risk of heart disease.
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April 24, 2015
Keep Your Hearing in Good Health to Stay Sharp
A significant portion of those with hearing loss in the U.S. have never received treatment for the condition, which can lead to social isolation, depression and be a detriment to cognitive function.
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April 16, 2015
Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease Could Show as Early as Young Adulthood
New research from a team of cognitive neurology experts at Northwestern University has found a possible indicator of Alzheimer’s disease in people as young as age 20, possibly allowing scientists to identify the mental health disorder much earlier than ever anticipated.
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March 3, 2015
5 Foods to Lower Your Cholesterol
While the merits or lack there of with foods like meat, cheese or butter are often sources of debate, there are several foods that have been found to be particularly effective in lowering cholesterol.
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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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February 10, 2015
5 Healthy Valentine’s Day Desserts
For those living in an assisted living retirement community, Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity to make some treats for your friends and family to celebrate the holiday.
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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 16, 2015
Social Media to Quash Isolation
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Exeter found that training the elderly in social media use can also encourage well-being and deter feelings of isolation.
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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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