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How to Help Your Senior Parents Find Happiness in 2018
Isolation & loneliness are two of the main causes for senior adult depression. Learn how you can help them find joy & contentment as they age. Contribute to your aging parents’ joy & satisfaction with these simple ideas Just like…
5 Helpful Tips for Seniors Coping with Dialysis
Seniors diagnosed with kidney disease may be required to undergo regular dialysis treatments. While healthy kidneys are designed to filter toxins from the blood, diseased or failing kidneys don’t function properly, and over time, waste and toxins accumulate in the…
Family Matters, Winter 2018 Magazine
Welcome to 2018 – As with any new year, we find ourselves reflecting on 2017 and the events that unfolded across the country. Above all, we witnessed the remarkable goodness and strength of the American people and their ability to…
The Facts About Pneumonia: Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Pneumonia is an infection that can pose very dangerous risks to seniors. Some milder forms can be treated successfully at home. However, more serious strains of pneumonia require hospitalization and may be fatal for those who are already compromised by…
The Health Risks of Obesity in Seniors
America is suffering an obesity epidemic that continues to worsen each year. We often hear about the growing problem among adults and even children, but what about obesity in the senior population? In the past, seniors were at risk of…
Aging in Place Technology: 8 Gadgets Helping Aid Elderly Loved Ones
Aging in Place is the ability to live in one's own home for as long, as confidently and comfortably possible. Livability can be extended through the incorporation of universal design principles, telehealth, mhealth and other assistive technologies. Below are eight…
