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Senior Adult Depression — A Danger of Aging Alone
You’re worried, but you don’t know why. “Maybe she’s just tired,” you explain it to yourself, questioning your instinct that something’s wrong. But if you’re concerned that an older parent, loved one, or family member might be depressed, it’s important … Read More
Posted in UncategorizedKnowing When to Ask for Help in Home Care
Whether a person is elderly or disabled, it can be difficult to know when to ask for help. Societally, we are taught that asking for help is a sign of weakness and a cause for embarrassment. Unfortunately, nothing could be … Read More
Posted in Uncategorized12 Common Diabetes Myths Debunked
Myth #1: People with diabetes can’t eat anything sweet. Myth #1: People with diabetes can’t eat anything sweet. Relax — despite what you may have heard, a piece of cake or a couple of cookies won’t cause a health crisis. … Read More
Posted in Health and Diet Nutrition Tips6 Foods That Fight Pain
“Ooh, my aching . . . ” When gripped by chronic pain, reach beyond the medicine chest — for the right foods at the grocery store. What you eat can directly and indirectly help reduce pain in three ways: by controlling inflammation, … Read More
Posted in Health and Diet Nutrition TipsFive Quick Pick-Me-ups for Caregiver Stress
Having one of those days? The best antidote to stress and fatigue is to treat yourself well — even if in small doses. Try these pick-me-ups: 10 minutes to yourself that reverberate much further into your day. 1. Read something funny. Laughter has … Read More
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