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Home for the Holidays? Look for these signs when visiting loved ones this season.

This time of year marks an opportunity when visiting loved ones to take stock of what is happening in their lives. In many cases, older adults are determined to conceal or downplay any age related decline or issues that happen quickly. Senior Alternatives is available 24/7 to answer any of the questions related to the topic above.

Diabetes Awareness

Diabetes Awareness  – This month, we want to bring awareness to a disease that affects 37 million Americans, or approximately 11% of the population, according to 2020 data. Diabetes occurs when blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. High blood...

Social & Legal Issues in Dementia Care

Social & Legal Issues in Dementia Care –   In this blog we explore the core concepts associated with navigating social and legal issues when caring for someone who has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.  The core concepts are as follows: a. Definition of...

Restoring Gut Health

Restoring Gut Health – Early research on the intestinal microbiome dates back to the 1840’s.  The pivotal work of scientists and thought leaders of that era advanced the scientific foundations and clinical applications of the microorganisms found in the...

How to Boost your Brain Health

How to Boost your Brain Health – Scientists have learned more about the brain in the last 10 years than in all previous centuries because of the accelerating pace of research and its results.  Therefore the focus turned from nourishing your body to paying close...

Self-Care for the Caregiver

Self-Care for the Caregiver    – September is National Self-Care Awareness Month. With that in mind we wanted to highlight the importance of caring for self while caring for others.  Self-care is described as performing a series of actions to improve your...