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Basic Tech Tips for Seniors

Basic tech tips for seniors.  Technology can be very helpful in the daily lives of seniors, but it is consistently evolving and can be a bit intimidating.  It is important to help older adults understand and stay up to date with all of the new technology, so they can keep up with their families.  Basic Tips to Help Seniors Be Tech Savvy:  Change…

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What is Cognitive Training?

What is Cognitive Training?  This is a question that people may ask if you have never heard of Cognitive Training, also known as Brain Training.  Just how the rest of your body needs movement (exercise), so does your brain.  Think of it as a brain fitness program.  Cognitive training is beneficial for seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. The idea…

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How Exercising Benefits Seniors

Being healthy is just not about what we eat, staying active helps keep you healthy in addition to a well-balanced diet.  Exercising for seniors is more than staying in shape and having strong muscles, exercising can have a positive impact on your mental well-being as well. For seniors in Arizona, this is a great time of year to exercise outdoors.  …

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Diabetes: What Food Should You Eat?

It can be confusing and overwhelming when it comes to figuring out what you can eat when you have diabetes.  Everyone talks about what you shouldn’t eat if you have diabetes, but what foods can you eat?  Believe it or not, you have more options than you probably realize.  The only thing is that you need to know the best…

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Living With COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing (Source: Mayo Clinic).   Our specialized caregivers are specifically trained in COPD. A challenge for those with COPD is having enough energy to complete daily tasks.  Our caregivers will help your loved one complete…

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Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy

As you get older, you are more at risk of having heart problems like heart disease.  Maintaining a healthy heart is important for any age, but for seniors it has to be a significant part of life. Here are a few ways to support a healthy heart:  Eat Healthy.  A consistent healthy diet is the first step to a healthy…

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Ways to Manage Your Diabetes

Controlling your diabetes is an everyday challenge, which can be overwhelming.  The daily effort is worth it and you can experience the benefits immediately of having control over your diabetes.  You will feel better and have more energy to do the things you enjoy.  Many people think that taking medication is enough, but this is not the case; you must…

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