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How to Follow a Kidney-Healthy Diet (for Seniors)
Many seniors experience kidney trouble at one time or another. In such instances, it is important to adjust seniors’ diets to protect kidney health. Over time, the kidneys tend to perform less effectively. As a result, seniors are at greater…
Mental Health of Seniors Needs to be a Priority
The mental health of older Americans is becoming the focus of public health agencies because it impacts overall health and the ability to engage in life. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that mental health…
Helping Seniors Maintain Healthy Cholesterol Levels
Cholesterol levels can be a source of stress for seniors. Here’s what seniors and their loved ones need to know. About 37 percent of U.S. adults have a higher than recommended LDL cholesterol level. Since this can increase risk of…
How to Buy Sunglasses That Really Protect Your Vision
As summer approaches and the sun gets stronger, it’s important to protect your eyes. The sun’s ultraviolet rays can damage the eyes and contribute to cataracts that blur vision, macular degeneration that destroys central vision, and astigmatism that alters vision.…
How to Help Seniors Prevent, Understand, & Cope With Hearing Loss
Age-related hearing loss affects many seniors. Here’s how to help seniors prevent further hearing loss and cope healthily. About 1 in 3 adults between 65 and 74 years old experiences hearing loss. Difficulty hearing or making out sounds can put…
5 Things You Need to Know About Stroke
May is stroke awareness month and it highlights the importance of learning about a silent killer that strikes 800,000 Americans and takes 140,000 lives each year. What you know about stroke may save your life or the life of a…
