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Overnight Care

October 6, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

The nighttime hours can be a time of danger for some seniors who live alone. Falls often happen at night,…

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Fall Prevention Tips

September 29, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Falls are a leading cause of injury and illness for seniors. In fact, 40 percent of all nursing home admissions…

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Posted in: Home and Safety, Senior Health & Lifestyles Filed under: age in place, elderly, fall prevention, falls, home, home safety, national aging in place council, safety inspection, senior, specialist, tips
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Age Out Loud

July 28, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Compared to 1963, the way Americans are aging has changed dramatically. We live longer, we work longer, and there are…

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Posted in: Senior Health & Lifestyles Filed under: Administration on Aging, age in place, Age Out Loud, aging, Albert Einstein, Americans, Association of Community Living, elder abuse, elderly, health, life, older, protection, retire, rights, seniors, skills, volunteer
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UV Safety

July 14, 2017 Heather Heier 1 Comment

July is the perfect month to talk about sun and UV safety. The sun is bright and the temperatures hot,…

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Posted in: Home and Safety Filed under: American Cancer Society, beach, caregivers, cataracts, elderly, eyes, pool, protection, pterygium, radiation, safety, seniors, shade, Shepherds Staff, skin cancer, sun, sun safety, sunglasses, tan, tanning beds, uv rays, UVA, UVB, UVC
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Maintaining Good Mental Health

June 30, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Mental health is as important for senior citizens as it is for other age groups. Some of the most common…

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Posted in: Caregivers, Senior Health & Lifestyles Filed under: care, caregiver, doctor, elderly, health, mental health, NIH, old age, psychology, sleeping, stress, suicide, wellness
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Cataract Awareness

June 16, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

June is Cataract Awareness Month. According to a report from Prevent Blindness, 22.3 million Americans have cataracts. More than half…

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Posted in: Senior Health & Lifestyles Filed under: awareness, blindness, cataract, cataract awareness, diabetes, elderly, eye health, eyesight, health, NIH, old age, risk factors, senior citizen
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Keeping Safe in Summer Heat

May 12, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Summer temperatures can be dangerous for some older adults, who are especially prone to suffering heat stroke, dehydration, and other…

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Posted in: Home and Safety Filed under: caregivers, dehydration, elderly, family, friends, health, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hyperthermia, illness, lifestyle, outdoors, senior citizens, summer, tips, water
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Common Causes of Stress for Seniors

April 28, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

According to the American Institute of Stress, 60 percent of all human illnesses and disease are caused by stress. In…

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Posted in: Senior Health & Lifestyles Filed under: adults, anxiety, bills, caregiver, chronic pain, dementia, elderly, expenses, grief, health, healthcare, heart, inflammation, loneliness, memory, older adults, reduce stress, retirement, seniors, stress
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March is National Kidney Month. Are Your Kidneys Healthy?

March 28, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Your kidneys are responsible for filtering your blood. These vital organs clean 200 liters of blood a day. They also…

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Posted in: Senior Health & Lifestyles Filed under: caregiver, diabetes, diet, disease, elderly, exercise, food, geriatrics, health, high blood pressure, kidney, kidneys, lifestyle, national kidney month, salt, seniors, tips, water, world kidney day
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Mental Agility for Seniors

March 24, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Seniors often struggle with mental tasks such as multitasking, clear thinking, and planning. These are complex skills that require an…

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