February 17, 2015
5 Valentine’s Day Scams for Seniors to Avoid
To ensure you or a loved one doesn’t end up with broken heart this February, keep an eye out for these Valentine’s Day scams.
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February 17, 2015
5 Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Similar to nurses and other health care professionals, caregivers can overwork themselves resulting in fatigue and burnout.
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February 10, 2015
5 Healthy Valentine’s Day Desserts
For those living in an assisted living retirement community, Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity to make some treats for your friends and family to celebrate the holiday.
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February 5, 2015
5 Surprising Benefits of Green Tea
Tea may offer more health benefits than you’ve ever imagined.
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February 2, 2015
New Finding: Beer May Help Defend Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have recently found that a compound present in beer may help protect a person’s cognitive function by slowing the onset of brain disorders.
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January 29, 2015
5 Tips to Encourage Accepting Care
If your loved one is particularly against the receiving care, don’t get discouraged – here are five tips for starting and continuing this difficult conversation with your loved one.
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January 29, 2015
5 Foods to Boost Brain Health
Living a healthy lifestyle by maintaining a nutritious diet and regular exercise is integral to defending your brain against a wide range of health problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but few people seem to consider that these choices can also help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
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January 16, 2015
Social Media to Quash Isolation
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Exeter found that training the elderly in social media use can also encourage well-being and deter feelings of isolation.
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January 15, 2015
5 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it’s important to be able to separate the facts from misconceptions regarding this disease.
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January 15, 2015
New Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Disease
While researchers continue to search for new prevention options and treatment for Alzheimer’s, recent findings suggest that a blood test could detect the disease as early as 10 years before traditionally noticeable symptoms appear.
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