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      What Are the Symptoms of a UTI in the Elderly?

      Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are pretty common infections — especially in women and older adults. In fact, over 1 in 3...


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      Are Your Senior Loved Ones Ready for Flu Season?

      Cold weather brings more time spent indoors and surges of seasonal infections, like the flu. Flu season is a frustrating time of...


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      6 Ways to Celebrate Easter Indoors With Family

      Due to rising health concerns, everyone should be preparing to celebrate the Easter holiday at home. This is especially true for...


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      Tags: Senior Health, Holidays

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      What Are the Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors?

      A blooming garden is appealing to the eyes and its scent is pleasing to the nose. But did you know that gardening isn’t just for...


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      The Top 5 Reasons for Hospital Readmission

      Despite proper medical attention and care from loving family members, approximately 15% of seniors are readmitted to a hospital...


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      Tags: Senior Health, Hospital

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      Senior’s Guide to Bladder Health

      The human urinary system helps filter the blood and removes waste and extra fluid from the body. Plus, it maintains the body’s...


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      What Causes Poor Foot Circulation?

      Many people attribute cold feet to poor circulation. While this is an unpleasant symptom of impaired blood flow, there are also...


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      Top 5 Treatment Options for Seniors with Mesothelioma

      Seniors diagnosed with mesothelioma have a variety of options when it comes to treatment. The type of care your loved one...


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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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      What Are the Most Important Vaccines for Seniors?

      Seniors inherently have a weakened immune system due to the natural aging process, which can make winters even more dangerous for...


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      Understanding & Managing Parkinson’s Disease

      When a loved one is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), it can be a terrifying experience for the whole family. It's truly...


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      Tags: Senior Health, Caregivers, Parkinson's

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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