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Diabetes Awareness Month

Did you know that more than one in five of the people in the United States who has diabetes doesn’t even know they have it? According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), that’s 7.3 million people — out of a total 34.2 million — who aren’t aware they’re living with the disease and all the […]

World Osteoporosis Day 2021

World Osteoporosis Day is observed annually on 20 October, and launches a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. Organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) every year, World Osteoporosis Day involves campaigns by national osteoporosis patient societies from around the world with […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Private Care Services Frequently Asked Questions: Answered!

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Adult Daughters: Our Nation’s Front Lines of Caregiving in the Era of Alzheimer’s

In honor of National Daughters Day, we wanted to share this quote from Daughters Unite: “If adult daughters went on strike tomorrow, our health care system would collapse.” Here’s why: Mary Anne Sterling spent more than 20 years shepherding her aging parents through the health care and social services systems. From the beginning, she found […]

10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimers

10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms caregivers can look out for. If you notice any of them, […]

Depressions in Older Adults-Not a Normal Part of Aging

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Vaccine Awareness Month

You need vaccines throughout your life Adults and seniors need to keep their vaccinations up to date because immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time. You are also at risk for different diseases as an adult. Vaccination is one of the most convenient and safest preventive care measures available. All adults need: COVID-19 […]

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Finances and Aging Parents

The idea of talking with an aging parent about their finances can create stress and anxiety for adult children. You don’t want a senior loved one to think you are questioning their money-management abilities or worrying about their health. It’s an unfortunate reality, however, that emergencies happen more frequently with age. If you aren’t able […]