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Peaches are part of the delicious stone fruit family, and they offer far more to seniors beyond just tasty flavor. Here are a few of the amazing benefits your senior loved one can enjoy by…
Cancer is one of the leading health concerns for seniors today. Each year, 12.7 million people discover they have cancer. But evidence shows up to a third of these cases can be prevented. One of…
Everyone wants to believe his or her elderly loved one is enjoying a stress-free retirement. However, stressful life events commonly occur throughout the senior years, and it’s important to recognize these warning signs that stress…
Preparations for any type of surgery that isn’t immediately necessary, as is often the case with knee surgery that doesn’t involve a serious injury, should start as soon as the date for the procedure has…
Despite the common stereotype that happiness decreases with age, seniors aren’t inherently cranky. In fact, Scientific American reports aging can actually increase happiness. At the same time, seniors are at greater risk for developing depression…
Healthcare professionals sometimes skimp on the education they give to seniors about medications, thinking the information won’t be remembered or understood. However, there are many reasons seniors are at higher risk for medication complications than…
Researchers around the world have discovered the benefits seniors with dementia can obtain by playing certain games. The focus, concentration, and motor skills exercised during these games reinforce and build new neural pathways. Games also…
Maintaining muscle strength can prevent injuries, and it allows seniors to continue living active lifestyles. Though your senior loved one may not be able to exercise vigorously anymore, there are still ways to keep his…
If you have a friend or someone else in your life who’s a family caregiver, it’s safe to assume you have the best of intentions whenever you have a chance to talk. Still, there may…
The flu and pneumonia affect people of all ages, but these illnesses pose an increased risk of serious complications for seniors who have underlying medical conditions. Taking steps to prevent the flu and pneumonia is…