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Can You Really Tackle All You Have to Do as a...
Taking care of a family member is wonderful, but it can be overwhelming, too. There’s so much that has to be done and those are usually repetitive tasks that you have to do over and over again. Keeping up with it all is not...
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What to do if Your Senior is Depressed
Depression in the elderly population is common, affecting about 6 million Americans aged 65 or older. If you suspect that your senior or loved one may be depressed, there are things that you can do and ways you can start helping them right away at...
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Better Sleep for Senior Citizens
It is normal to have some sleep changes as someone gets older. However, there are differences between common changes and sleep issues. If you are taking care of a senior that is experiencing any type of sleep issue or even moderate sleep changes...
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What’s Considered Normal Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is an important measure of health in older adults. High blood pressure is a risk factor for things like stroke and heart disease, so knowing whether your aging relative’s blood pressure falls within the normal range is important....
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Senior Citizens and Vitamins
When talking about elder care, there are many ways you can keep seniors happier and healthier. One of the ways you can do this is through vitamins. There are many different types of vitamins that the senior's doctor might recommend they take to stay...
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Are Family Issues Getting You Down?
Other family members might want to help, but if they’re unable to let old issues go, you might find that you’re not getting the help you and your senior need the most. Try some of these ideas. FAMILY ISSUES Do What You Can to Keep the...
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