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January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and for good reason. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness around the world. It is also the leading cause of blindness for seniors over the age of 64 in the United…
Can New Year’s Resolutions Lead to Better Health for Seniors?
Can New Year’s resolutions lead to better health? For that matter, can they lead to anything besides broken resolutions? The jury is still out on that question, but one thing is for sure; New Year’s resolutions can help seniors to…
What Common Health Conditions Are Contagious & Which Ones Are Not?
There are many illnesses that roam around during the winter months and people with compromised immune systems are most susceptible. However, not all illnesses are contagious and it helps to know which ones can, and cannot, be spread by contact.…
Five Occupational Therapy Treatments You Don’t Need
Occupational therapy can be very helpful when you, or a loved one, are recovering from illness, injury or surgery. Occupational therapists (OT) help individuals regain the ability to participate in activities of daily living like making meals, doing the laundry…
How to Make the Holidays Special for Seniors
Making the holidays special for seniors can involve such simple things as spending time together and cooking a special meal or two. Nostalgia has a powerful effect on seniors. By making the holidays special for them, you can improve their…
7 Habits Every Senior Should have in the New Year
Start new habits this year for better health. Seniors can change their lifestyle and start practicing these 7 new healthy habits this year. A new year is the perfect time to start putting new habits in place. New year’s signify…
