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      How to Choose the Right Phone for a Senior

      Cell phones are vital tools — especially for seniors who live alone. Having a phone allows seniors to call for help in an...


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      Tags: Technology

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      10 Foods That Lower Blood Pressure

      As the holidays approach, a large focus of parties and family gatherings is the food. Treasured recipes are often passed from one...


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      Tags: Senior Health, Senior Living, Heart health

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      INFOGRAPHIC: Understanding the 4 Stages of COPD

      Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of progressive lung diseases that obstruct airflow. 65 million people...


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      Tags: COPD, Senior Health

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      Timeline for Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

      If you or a loved one are considering hip or knee replacement surgery, then you are probably wondering about the timeline for...


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      Tags: Knee replacement, Hip Replacement

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      Heat-Related Injuries in Seniors: Causes, Signs, and Prevention

      As enjoyable as the summer can be, it's important to remain vigilant about signs of heat-related injuries in hot weather....


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      Tags: Senior Health

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      How Meal Preparation Services Keep Seniors Safe at Home

      For seniors, mealtime should be a positive, enjoyable, and safe experience. Unfortunately, seemingly simple tasks like grocery...


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      Tags: Senior Health, Home Care

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      INFOGRAPHIC: Preparing for Knee Replacement

      While knee replacement surgeries are widely successful, it's still important for patients to prepare for their surgery to achieve...


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      Tags: Knee replacement

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      How Seniors with COPD Can Get Better Sleep

      As we get older, getting a good night’s rest often becomes more important and more difficult. Many seniors don’t need to be told...


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      Tags: COPD

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      Strategies to Help You Say Goodbye to a Caregiver and Hello to Another

      Saying goodbye to a person with whom you share a bond is never easy. But it can be particularly difficult for a senior who must...


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      Tags: Caregivers, Home Care

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      Diseases & Conditions that Increase the Risk of Stroke

      Strokes are a serious issue for Americans, causing 1 out of every 20 deaths in the United States. With someone in the US...


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      Tags: Heart health, Stroke

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      Managing Your Incontinence with Grace and Dignity

      Are you struggling with incontinence? Perhaps you have been living with it for some time, but you're not sure what to do about...


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      Tags: Incontinence

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      INFOGRAPHIC: Stroke Timeline

      A stroke can be a scary thing for seniors and their family members. To help you be better prepared for the possibility of a...


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      Tags: Heart health, Stroke