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Celebrating Women’s Health Week
Women personify various roles in our society. Did you know that in the United States two out of every three caregivers are women? Well, that means that they provide daily care to children, adults,...
Celebrating Heroes: National Nurses Week
The National Nurses Week this year honors nurses as Frontline Warriors. After the events of 2020, most of us now appreciate the role nurses play in hospitals, at home or assisted living facilities....
Mother’s Day Activities For Seniors
Last year was a non-traditional Mother’s Day due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, particularly, physical distancing. Mother’s Day Activities for Seniors were limited to zoom calls, mailing...
Importance of Vaccinations
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to us the importance of vaccinations. Globally, the effects of the pandemic called for scientists to develop a stable vaccine that would be used to reduce the rate...
Substance Abuse in Older Adults
The issue of substance abuse in older adults continues to affect our society. Elderly adults have been found to abuse alcohol more frequently than any other drug. According to SAMHSA, between 2007...
Helping Dementia Patients Sleep Better at Night
Dementia affects a patient’s sleep pattern and this can be a source of stress for caregivers. A disruption in the patient’s sleep means that the caregiver might probably not get enough sleep....
7 Exercise Safety Tips for Seniors
Exercise is a significant part of a healthy lifestyle for seniors. However, the risks associated with exercise for seniors are greater. Body changes, muscle mass and body density decline make you...
Oral Care for Older Adults
As we age, personal care becomes quite difficult due to declining health, memory or physical ability. Activities such as oral care can be easily neglected among older adults as the effects might...
Home Care Services: Respite Care for Caregivers
Caregiving can be incredibly rewarding; however, it can also be a consuming responsibility. Burn-out and stress can leave a caregiver completely drained of energy to provide care. The effects are...
Dementia and Heart Health
Recent studies suggest that a healthy heart in earlier life can help delay or prevent dementia later in life. With a significant potential of reducing aortic stiffening that helps maintain brain...