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Home Safety Tips for Seniors

As seniors age, it is important to take safety precautions to ensure a safe home environment to prevent falls and injuries.  Below are ways to improve home safety for the elderly:  Remove clutter, make sure there is enough space to walk freely in every room without bumping into anything.  In addition, remove any items that have pointed corners, like end…

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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 for Seniors to Stay Socially Active

As you age, it may seem difficult to connect with others.  Staying engaged with family members or socializing with others your age does not have to be hard.  There are a number of ways to stay engaged with family and be socially active with friends.  Below are ways for you to stay socially active:  Plan Time with Family.  Whether it…

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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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The Importance of Being Socially Active

Getting older doesn’t mean that you sit at home and binge watch your favorite show.  This is the best time to engage in a lifestyle that you will take pleasure in.  Retirement allows more time for seniors to enjoy hobbies, travelling, spending time with family, and socializing with friends.  Here are a few benefits that derive from being social:  Increases…

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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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