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Sleep Tips for Seniors

Jan302020steuscher

There is nothing in the world like getting a perfect night’s sleep. As time goes on it becomes more and more important. The older we get the harder it gets to fall asleep and stay asleep. As you age your sleep naturally changes and slowly goes to a newer pattern. Abnormal sleep changes include: trouble falling asleep, waking up tired…

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Is Home Care Right For You?

Jan302020steuscher

In the senior care field there are many options. When the individual can stay home and out of a care center, it seems like that is the best option for their physical and mental well being. This form of home care involves having a personal caregiver that supports and helps with activities of daily living in the comfort of your…

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Fall Prevention Tips and Tricks

Jan202020steuscher

Every year millions of older adults are seen in the hospital for falling. Anyone that is over 65 has an increased chance of permanent damage from falls. There are many steps that you can take in order to keep your loved ones safe. Prevention is the key to keeping them safe. There are physical changes that you can make in…

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5 Tips for Elderly Drivers

Jan202020steuscher

Discussing whether or not your elderly loved ones can drive is always an awkward conversation. It’s a very difficult decision because, in a way, it limits their ability to leave the house. The safety of your loved ones as well as the safety of others on the road needs to be taken into consideration. Yay or nay, a decision needs…

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The Benefits of Pets

Jan162020steuscher

Everyone needs a pet in their life. Pets usually train us more than we train them. Pets can be a real help for the elderly. Some of the saddest consequences of old age are depression and loneliness. Having pets can keep elderly people young and keep them out of depression’s reach. Pets don’t just help with these things. There are…

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How to Prevent Arthritis

Jan162020steuscher

Arthritis is the pain you feel on the inside of your joints. Arthritis is a general term for pain in your joints. There are hundreds of different types of arthritis. Some types have links to genetics and others can be prevented. Millions of Americans deal with common symptoms. There are a ton of different ways that you can prevent and…

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The Why, What, and How of Cholesterol

Jan162020steuscher

It seems like everyday we are told that we need to watch our cholesterol. What can we do to actually watch it? There are a lot of different things that people talk about concerning cholesterol. Are they talking about the cholesterol inside your food and does that convert straight to cholesterol in my body? Cholesterol can affect your heart and…

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Exercise: Every Little Bit Helps!

Jan302019Matt Redshaw

Was “get more exercise” on your list of New Year’s resolutions? Maybe you are caring for an older adult who has slowed down quite a bit? Here are some things you should know. Exercise doesn’t need to feel like a chore. So for so many of us, why does it? A recent poll published in the Translational Journal of the…

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Go Vegetable Heavy!

Jan302019Matt Redshaw

New Year’s Resolutions. Eat healthy. Vegetables. Exercise. Easier said than done right? Important vitamins and minerals come from the produce we eat. These nutrients are stored in our body to give us energy for the day. The food from the earth can combat the risk for many harmful diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure and some cancers. According to…

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Wellness Resolutions for 2019

Jan302019Matt Redshaw

Three great lifestyle choices for seniors and family caregivers This is a great time to take stock of your plans for 2019. Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? The recipe for successful long-term resolutions is to create small, measurable and realistic goals with deadlines. There is no shortage of research on aging and caregiving—findings that can provide motivation…

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