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Do You Know Where Germs Hide? Housecleaning for Elderly Health
Keeping elderly loved ones healthy requires attention to many things; medication, sleep, fall prevention, and good nutrition. It also requires good hand washing and housekeeping practices to prevent the spread of infection. Regardless of how careful you are to clean…
Common Scams Targeting Seniors (And How to Avoid Them)
Seniors are often targeted by con artists. Scams targeting seniors are most often conducted through the phone, mail, or internet. The FBI, the Federal Trade Commission, the United States Justice Department, and many local law enforcement groups have all made…
4 Ways to Encourage Healthy Activity for Seniors
Every year, National Senior Health and Fitness Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday in May, a day when organizations around the country encourage seniors to adopt healthy habits. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the program and it’s estimated that more…
Financial Tips For Family Caregivers
According to AARP, more than 42 million American adults, mostly women, provide unpaid care to an aging parent or relative. Family caregivers often become so focused on managing their loved one’s health and financial needs that they forget to plan…
Prepare For Emergencies Now: Information For Older Americans (FEMA)
The likelihood that you and your family will recover from an emergency tomorrow often depends on the planning and preparation done today. While each person’s abilities and needs are unique, every individual can take steps to prepare for all kinds…
4 Things You Need to Know About Health Care for Senior Women
Women in the United States live longer than men - the majority live into their 80s. Many women age well and experience good health, but it depends in large part on having the proper preventive health screenings and practicing healthy…
