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The Importance of Senior Dental Health
Dental care is about more than cosmetics. Dental health affects overall health. As a result, it’s important for seniors to take care of their oral health. Oftentimes seniors think that dental care is no longer necessary, especially if they are…
The 6 Legal Documents Seniors Need to Have
There are specific legal documents that every adult should complete to protect their legal and health interests during good health, illness, and death. These documents become even more important for seniors. The right legal documents can protect a senior as…
How Seniors Can Protect Brain Health
Like any part of the body, the brain changes over time. Seniors can protect their brain health both physically and mentally. Since the brain wears with age, it’s normal for seniors to have small memory lapses. However, more significant brain…
Why Fighting Depression Can Improve Senior Health
For many years, depression was considered a natural part of aging. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Depression and aging do not naturally occur together. In fact, if the signs and symptoms of depression are noticed in seniors they…
A Guide to Stairlift Safety: Ensuring Your Loved Ones Can Stay Home
As our nation’s largest generation ages, more and more attention is being paid to ensuring they remain healthy and mobile. Of the top ten fears about aging in a recent study, loss of independence ranked first and not being able…
How Organization Can Make Caregiving Easier
Caregiving includes countless tasks that can range from preparing meals and housekeeping to supervising medications and attending doctor’s visits. Most caregivers of senior loved ones also hold a full-time job and care for their own families. The details involved in…
