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Alcoholism in Seniors: What You Should Know

Alcoholism in seniors can pose more dangers compared to those who are younger. Aging changes your body in so many ways. So while drinking can be an acceptable part of social life, your senior parent may not be able to drink as much as when they were younger. This is because the aging process can make …

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4 Important Benefits of Elderly Medication Management

Elderly medication management can be stressful, but done right, it can pretty much pave the way for a better quality of life for your elderly parents. However, when done wrong, it can spell disaster for everyone. Modern medicine and pharmaceuticals have provided us treatment to illnesses and relief from discomfort that we can’t otherwise get …

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14 Difficult Elderly Behaviors and How to Deal with Them

Does your parent or loved one exhibit difficult elderly behaviors? Do they behave in ways that you don’t expect them to? Perhaps they used to be easy-going and mild-mannered and suddenly they act up. Have these difficult elderly behavior left you flustered, frustrated, embarrassed, hurt, exhausted, or helpless?

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What to Do if Your Elderly Parent Won’t Take a Bath

Your elderly parent may be reasonably clean and well-groomed in the past. You may remember your childhood years and still know the cologne or perfume they use. Or you may have spent a few hours in their bedroom watching your mother put on makeup or your father fix his hair. However, things take quite a different …

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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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