A certain amount of stress in our lives is completely normal and even healthy, but excess stress levels, especially in seniors, can be dangerous to our health. Since April is stress awareness month, we’re focusing this blog on how to help seniors cope with and manage stress. Noticing signs of stress in seniors When stress goes unnoticed among seniors, it…

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When we’re younger, eating a healthy, balanced diet is important to help us grow. But, as we age, our needs start to change. What we eat is still important to our health, but we may need to eat more of certain nutrients and less food in general as our metabolism slows. Let’s take a look at some tips on how…

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  Heart disease still accounts for around a quarter of all deaths in the United States. It is generally caused by blood vessels becoming narrower or blocked, reducing the effectiveness of delivering blood to the heart. Certain factors can lead to an increased risk of developing heart disease, including: Diabetes Obesity Excessive alcohol intake Inactivity But, since we know these…

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Achieving goals can help to bring peace and a sense of pride, which is why it’s a good idea for the elderly to continue to make and work towards goals. If you provide care for an elderly relative, then you should encourage them to make a New Year’s Resolution for the year ahead. Here are a few ideas of goals…

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