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Veteran Caregiving: 4 Tips For Caring For Aging Veterans
How to Care for our Veteran Population Caregivers can help enhance the quality of life for veterans by advocating on their behalf and helping them find services for their unique needs. Veterans have sacrificed everything to protect and serve our…
Three Treatable Risk Factors That Can Lead to Stroke
Stroke is a silent killer. It strikes without warning and kills someone every four minutes in the United States. The statistics on stroke are sobering: Nearly 800,000 people in the United States have a stroke every year. Someone in the…
Home Safety Risks and Prevention for Seniors
Help protect your aging loved ones from hazards in their home. Learn how you can prevent accidents and injuries from occurring in the adults you love and help care for. Falls and Injuries In adults ages 65 and older, 1…
Paying for Home Care in California: Costs & Smart Payment Options
More than 90 percent of older adults say they want to remain living at home as they age, and research shows that meeting a seniors desire to age in place has several benefits. However, most seniors will eventually lose the…
Remember FAST to Recognize Stroke
In the effort to educate people about the signs and symptoms of stroke, the FAST acronym was developed. It is an easy way to remember the early indicators of stroke. F: Face One side of the face begins to droop noticeably…
3 Lifestyle Changes for Older Adults to Avoid a Stroke
Up to 80% of strokes can be prevented. Seniors can use these 3 easy lifestyle changes to avoid getting a stroke. What is a Stroke? Simply put, a stroke is a brain attack. This can happen to anyone regardless of…
