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4 Tips to Make a Senior-Friendly Garden
Gardening is one of the most popular leisure activities. For many, it can be relaxing, grounding, and emotionally fulfilling. However,...
Read MoreIf You Can Point, You Can Surf
From Facebook to email, from dot com to hashtag, the Internet can be an intimidating place for seniors. But with...
Read MoreThree Common Myths about Dehydration
Summer is the time of sunshine, fun outside, and barbecues. It is also the most common time of dehydration. Here...
Read MoreWhat Every Senior Should Know About Kitchen Fires
Kitchen fires are dangerous, frightening, and can be very sudden. A pot that has been left on the stove for...
Read MoreSurvey Says Seniors are Generally Happier
Are seniors the happiest age group? According to one study, it certainly appears that way! Participants spanning in age from...
Read MoreTechnology Helps Seniors Live At Home
A senior living on his or her own can be worrisome to family members. Will he remember to turn off...
Read MoreSimple Senior Home Repairs
Many seniors want to remain at home and maintain their independence. However, if the senior’s home is in need of...
Read MoreResearchers Study How Music Affects Senior Health
Can seniors sing their way to good health? The University of California San Francisco has decided to find out. UCSF...
Read MoreTips for Senior Independence on a Budget
As more seniors retire and live on a lower income, a challenge emerges. The goal is to find a healthy...
Read MoreSummer Health and Safety Tips for Seniors
Summer is an excellent time to go outside and enjoy the warmth. Yet it can also be an especially dangerous...
Read MoreHealth Benefits of the Sun
We often think about avoiding the sun in the summer. We hide inside until it’s cool at dusk. Or if...
Read MoreMedicare Blue Button Puts Medical Records in the Hands Of Seniors
Imagine that you go to the emergency room because of a fall. When the doctor comes and examines your knee,...
Read MoreFunctional Fitness for Seniors
According to seniorjournal.com, many gyms are jumping on a new trend: functional fitness for seniors. Functional fitness focuses on endurance, core strength,...
Read MoreFight Inflammation with Fish Oil
These days, everyone seems to be taking fish oil for something. Doctors, chiropractors, and naturopaths are suggesting it for everything...
Read MoreSenior Fair Teaches Veterans About Benefits
Romeoville saw an influx of seniors last month when U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski hosted a Senior Fair. Lipinski organized this...
Read More"Senior Proms" Aren’t Just For Teens
Rent that tuxedo, buy that corsage, and get ready to boogie the night away. It’s prom season! And the festivities...
Read MoreLet Thirst Be Your Guide- Avoid Dehydration
As summer is heating up, we become more prone to dehydration. Although most of us know only the mild dehydration...
Read MoreInternet Helps Caregivers Become Experts
With the elderly living longer and savings depleted by a bad economy, an ever-increasing number of adults are caring for...
Read MoreFreedom Home Care Listed as One of Illinois' Best Providers of Home Health Care Services
Freedom Home Care is a Highland-Park based home care agency that provides patients with in-home care. Freedom Home Care focus...
Read MoreDoctors Improve Colonoscopy Prep
Colonoscopy. When most people hear the word, they think about drinking a terrible tasting liquid and then spending the rest...
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