Senior living options vary significantly regarding the type of care and environment offered. For many seniors, one of the biggest decisions they have to face is whether to move to an assisted living facility or receive home care services. You can use the following guide to understand the differences between…
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Statistics indicate that more than 43 million family members regularly care for their elderly loved ones. According to a report submitted to the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than one-third of all family caregivers complain of having high stress levels. Ongoing stress related to caregiving often results in burnout. However,…
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In-home care can be an invaluable resource for seniors and their family caregivers. These professional services provide older adults with individualized assistance, and they lighten the caregiver’s workload. Here are seven reasons to consider in-home care. 1. Allows Seniors to Age in Place In-home care allows seniors to remain in…
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Are you eating the same foods you always did, but feel as if you are dragging through the day? Food gives your body energy, but some foods sap energy and make you feel tired. These are the “lazy foods” we all love to eat. We get a quick boost of energy…
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In my first semester of college I received the phone call. Mom had a hemorrhagic stroke, was in critical condition, and was being airlifted to Seattle for treatment. Before we hung up, the doctor asked how old I was. He sounded relieved when I told him that I was 18….
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Tips for Self-Care That Require a Quarter-Hour…or Less! A caregiver’s world revolves around unending demands. These demands may drain you emotionally, mentally and physically. But the biggest drag is on your time. How big? For many caregivers, just enjoying 15 minutes alone is an unimaginable luxury. After all, you are…
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Evidence-based lifestyle changes to improve your brain health Nutrition is the cornerstone to your health. Without the proper fuel, your brain and your body will suffer. But when you think about eating healthy are you thinking about losing weight and looking good? That is often part of healthy eating but…
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How understanding your biological age can help promote healthy longevity Tick, tock, tick tock … our own biological clocks keep ticking no matter what we do. Many have searched in vain for an answer to be younger (Juan Ponce de León once tried to find the Fountain of Youth …)…
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Wonder how researchers study Alzheimer’s? New stem cell research brings the hope of a future where the risk for Alzheimer’s has been eliminated. Learn more about the most recent research in this article: What if you could have one little protein changed in one of your genes and no longer…
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Advice on how to age well and achieve healthy longevity Anyone who saw Jane Fonda present the award for Best Actor at the Academy Awards earlier this year will agree she looks fabulous for her age. If you missed the award show, you can catch her with Lily Tomlin on…
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