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Why Cats Improve Health in Seniors

Although many seniors think of dogs as the ideal pet, perhaps getting a cat would be a better idea.  As...
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signs of aging

When Should Seniors Give Up the Keys?

Balancing independence and safety can be difficult, especially when it comes to a senior’s driving ability.  Illinois is one of...
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Home Care

Modern Times Give Seniors More Choices

Years ago, a senior would live at home until she was unable to care for herself or her house became...
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Senior Care

Illinois Senior Health Ranks Surprisingly Well After Evaluation

The results are in!  The United Health Foundation has evaluated each state for how it fares with senior health.  So...
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Medication

The Dangers of Acetaminophen for Seniors

What’s the most widely used medication in the United States?  I’ll give you a hint:  it’s a pain killer for...
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Healthy Living

How to Preserve Eye Sight in Seniors

One-third of Americans have some sort of vision-impairing eye disease by the age of 65.  And many don’t even know...
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Senior Care

How to Choose the Best Doctor for You

A good relationship with your doctor is essential.  The difference between a bad doctor and a great doctor could be...
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Healthy Living Senior Care

Get Screened for Heart Damaging Conditions

Nearly 800,000 Americans die each year from heart disease.  This is nearly 30 percent of all deaths.  And it is...
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Fun Home Care

Dogs Monitor Owners’ Blood Sugar

Dogs have long been used to help the blind, the physical and psychological disabled, the hearing impaired, and even the...
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Alzheimer's Disease News

Could Washing Your Hands Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?

Could Alzheimer’s disease be so prevalent in the United States because of our good hygiene?  Some scientists think so. The...
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Dementia Care

The Dementia-Fighting Secrets of the Mediterranean Diet

We know that eating healthy foods can help our bodies stay strong through old age, but are we eating the...
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Healthy Living nutrition

Broccoli Boasts Big Benefits

Not only is broccoli delicious in everything from soups to side dishes, it is incredibly healthy for you too.  Packed...
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Fun

Reasons Why Seniors May Not Be Suited for a Dog

Many seniors love having a dog in their house. The pups are friends and companions. They can lower our blood...
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Uncategorized

Hormone Therapy Can Prevent Disease for the Elderly: Interview with Dr. Cheryl Perlis, M.D.

In a recent interview with Dr. Cheryl Perlis, M.D., we learned a lot about the benefits of hormone therapy and...
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Uncategorized

Start Planning Now To Avoid the Worst

No one likes planning for the future.  It’s tedious, frustrating, and forces us to think about things that we perhaps...
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Healthy Living signs of aging

Study Finds Genes from Mom Affect Aging

Want to know why you’re aging so well?  You can look to your mother for the answer. Recent studies have...
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Alzheimer's Disease nutrition

Link Discovered between Sugar and Alzheimer’s Disease

In the Unites States alone, there are over 5 million Alzheimer’s patients, and that number is poised to double within...
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Fun Healthy Living

Are You a Super Ager?

Do you have a brain that puts you in the pristine category of Super Ager?  If so, Northwestern University is...
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News technology

Advances in Medicine: Stimulating Nerves to Treat Diseases

There’s a new treatment that’s common for several conditions – nerve stimulation.  Attaching electrodes to the brain and peripheral nerves...
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Fun Senior Care

3 Things That All Seniors Want

What do seniors really want?  That is a question many people are trying to answer.  As baby boomers are becoming...
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