Month: November 2017

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Life-Saving First Aid Tips for the Elderly

Knowing these life-saving first aid tips is important when you’re caring for an elderly parent or loved one. Read on and be prepared. When you’re caring for the elderly, it’s important–even a matter of life and death–to be prepared in any emergency situation. You have to be knowledgeable of many standard first aid skills because …

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3 Big Tips for Lowering Cholesterol in Seniors

Lowering cholesterol levels in seniors have a number of health benefits, from healthier heart to better mood to longer life. Here are some of the big tips that you can adopt to have a more heart-healthy life. As you age, your risks for cardiovascular disorders such as heart attack and stroke increases. This is why …

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10 Signs It’s Time for Assisted Living

Does your elderly parent need assisted living services? Find out by reading the signs below. Everyone of us ages. Soon, we’ll come to that point when we can no longer do things on our own and we need the assistance of other people, whether they be our own children, siblings, or caregiver. And this could …

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5 Simple Yet Effective Memory Exercises for Seniors

Here are 5 simple yet effective memory exercises that elderly people can do at home or in their adult daycare facilities. These activities help boost their brain power and keep them engaged. Aging can cause changes in our brain functions. As we age, our cognitive ability declines, and you can definitely see this happen if …

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Top 10 Qualities to Look for in a Good Caregiver for Your Elderly Loved One

Professional and good caregivers do more than just care for your elderly parents or loved ones. They also become almost part of the family. Elderly caregivers nurture, care for, interact, and bond with the elderly as well as their families. Now, if you’re one of those in need of a good caregiver, taking a look …

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How to Talk to Elderly Parents About Assisted Living

Sometimes, many things in your life happen that make it clear you need help taking care of your elderly parents. Whether you’re starting your own family, raising kids of your own, building a career, or juggling all these things together, your parents still need the best care that you can provide for them. Even if …

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4 Easy Home Exercises for Seniors to Do Now

Exercises for seniors don’t have to be complicated. In fact, they can do it right at home. Here’s some tips that you can follow, Even though seniors may not be as fast, as flexible or as limber as when they were younger, it is still important for them to exercise. There are many benefits that …

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14 Tips to Prevent Asthma Attacks in Seniors

While asthma is often associate as a disease that children usually have, many people can still be diagnosed with it even way into adult life. For seniors, asthma can be a new condition that can make their conditions worse. You won’t often find out about it until asthma attacks put them in danger. If your …

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