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Read MoreDining and Alzheimer’s Disease: How We Can Combine the Two
Memory care is a person-centered approach to Alzheimer’s Disease. Memory care is currently the fastest growing segment in senior care, because it treats the person, not her disease. Too many care providers load up Alzheimer’s patients with anti-psychotic drugs to keep them calm and under control. That school of thought is thankfully declining as memory…
Read MoreStudy: Medicare Could Save Over 2.5 BILLION by Switching to Generic Drugs
What is Medicare’s annual cost of brand-name combination drugs? Three researchers from Harvard Medical School set out to answer this question. They wanted to figure out the difference in cost between brand-name combination drugs and their generics. Combination drugs are medications that contain two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients. Taking a combination pill helps patients…
Read MoreSolo Baby Boomers’ Needs Differ From Their Parents’
How do you know when it’s time for Mom or Dad to move to a long-term care facility? That was the topic of an article we posted on the blog a while back. We talked about five safety concerns that signal the need to move to a supervised environment. Adult children need to pay attention…
Read MoreHappy Senior Citizens Day!
Throughout our history, older people have achieved much for our families, our communities, and our country. That remains true today, and gives us ample reason this year to reserve a special day in honor of the senior citizens who mean so much to our land. President Ronald Reagan began Proclamation 5847 with these words 30…
Read MoreProtect Your Health With Preventive Screenings
What do exercising, routine blood work, and dental checkups have in common? They’re all part of preventive medicine—the use of proactive measures, such as health screenings, counseling, and maintenance to prevent or uncover serious diseases. We’ve covered different healthy habits, like exercising and eating well, in the past, so today we’ll talk about health screenings.…
Read MoreAre You Too Generous For Your Own Good?
Many seniors live to spoil their children and grandchildren. Especially their grandchildren. There’s something so satisfying about sending gifts—large and small—to the people who will carry on your legacy. You’re in retirement and your expenses won’t go up that much, you think. So why not help Junior buy his first car, or contribute generously to Granddaughter’s…
Read MoreAre Your Shots Up To Date?
Vaccines aren’t only for kids. And I’m not just talking about the flu shot either. Did you know adults should be getting regular vaccines? In fact, vaccines for seniors are just as important as vaccines for kids. As we age, our immune systems get weaker and have a harder time fighting infections. Age makes us…
Read MoreKitchen Safety Tips for Seniors
Cooking brings family and friends together, and sharing meals is a great way to socialize. For that reason, kitchen safety is a popular topic for all ages. Given the amount of time we spend in our kitchens, it’s important to take safety into account. For seniors who live independently and prepare their own meals, kitchen…
Read More3 Ways to Manage your Chronic Pain
You may think it’s normal to be in constant pain or discomfort when you’re old. Think again. Chronic pain does not have to be a normal part of aging. While it is a common age-related ailments, you have several options for effective pain relief. Elderly people should not have to suffer unnecessarily from intense pain. However,…
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