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Family Matters, Spring 2018 Magazine
Spring is here and with it the opportunity to look at things in a fresh, new way. Simple changes can enhance well-being and contribute to a healthy mind and body. Adding fresh fruits and vegetables to meals, taking daily walks…
Seniors with Vision Loss and How Caregivers Can Help
Seniors are prone to eye disorders, so exams are crucial. Problems develop painlessly & have no symptoms & individuals may not notice changes in their vision. Seniors and Vision Loss: How to Adapt to Changes in Sight The importance of…
Food for Seniors When Smell and Taste Change
As people age their ability to smell and taste foods and aromas can change. A sense of smell is directly connected to the ability to fully taste foods. As these senses dull, it can reduce seniors’ enjoyment of food and…
Music Therapy for Dementia: How Music Can Be Good Medicine
We all know that music makes us feel good. Even as infants, we are soothed by the calming effect of a simple lullaby, and according to research, this phenomenon continues well into old age. Simply listening to music has been…
The Three Best Ways to Address Sleep Disturbances/Improve Sleep
It’s common for seniors to experience sleep disturbances. The National Sleep Foundation says that 44 percent of older persons experience insomnia “at least a few nights per week or more”. The side effects of not sleeping well are more serious…
First Aid 101 for Family Caregivers
Knowing some basic first aid tips and techniques can equip you to react in an emergency situation and help loved ones. First Aid 101: What You Need to Know What is First Aid? First Aid is helping someone who is…
