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6 Benefits of Additional Care for Nursing Home Residents

April 29, 2021 Heather Heier Leave a comment

If you had to make the difficult decision of placing your aging parent in a nursing home, it was most…

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Posted in: Nursing Home Filed under: emotional well being, grooming, health, housekeeping, memory care, nursing home, personal care, transportation
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The Importance of Improving Self Care While Safe at Home

March 30, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Are you a retiree that likes to spend most of your time mingling with friends, volunteering outside of the house,…

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Risks of Hiring a Private Caregiver

June 25, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the number of home care aides was projected to grow by 48…

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Winter Safety for Seniors

February 16, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Older adults tend to feel the cold more than younger folks, and the cold may have a greater negative effect…

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Posted in: Home and Safety Filed under: car, fire, fireplace, grandparents, health, heart, ice, older adults, safety, seniors, shoveling, sidewalk, snow, winter
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Type 2 Diabetes – Are You At Risk?

December 8, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Type 2 diabetes affects about 27 million people in the U.S. — including about 12 million seniors. This serious condition…

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Becoming a Family Caregiver

November 3, 2017 Heather Heier Leave a comment

It’s never easy to make the transition from being a child, niece, nephew, spouse, or grandchild to becoming a caregiver…

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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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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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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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