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For Many Seniors, Good Health Is a Balancing Act According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injuries in older adults. Many of these injuries are fatal. Nearly one out of three older adults falls each year. Seniors are at greater risk for balance problems and falls!…

Democrats, Republicans Alike Say Caregivers Need Help! An AARP poll found that no matter what their political leanings, Americans are in favor of improved support for the nation’s 42 million family caregivers. Caregivers have bipartisan support! We don’t hear about many issues these days that draw bipartisan support-but a recent poll from the AARP shows…

The Amazing Health Benefits of Pets Anyone who has owned a pet knows the joy an animal can bring to one’s life. You often hear enthusiasts describing their pets as their “children” and including them in family vacations and activities. Service animals help people with various disabilities get around in the world. Florence Nightingale, a…

Keeping Seniors Cool And Staying Hydrated During Summer’s Heat According the National Weather Service, heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related death in the United States, causing hundreds of fatalities each year. Older adults are even more susceptible to the dangers of heat, as they are less likely to sense and respond to…

Tips for Family Caregivers of Stroke Patients When a loved one has a stroke, family members are often overwhelmed with countless questions. The American Stroke Association offers 15 tips to help It’s better to find out than miss out. Be aware of the medications that have been prescribed to your loved one and their side…

Osteoporosis and Aging May Is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month Bones feel solid, but the inside of a bone is actually filled with holes like a honeycomb. Bone tissues are broken down and rebuilt all the time. While some cells build new bone tissue, others dissolve bone and release the minerals inside. As we…