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National Family Caregiver Month
Caregiving And The Sandwich Generation - More than one in 10 middle-aged parents in the United States also care for an adult, spending about three hours each day on caregiving duties between their children and parents, they are known as the 'sandwich generation'. [1]...
Diabetes Awareness Month
People over the age of 45 are more likely to develop types 2 diabetes.
World Osteoporosis Day 2021
Exercise regularly
Ensure a diet rich in bone-healthy nutrients
Avoid negative lifestyle habits and maintain a healthy weight
Identify the risk factors which you can’t change
Talk to your doctor: get tested, get treated if required
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer found in elderly women. A woman has a one-in-eight chance of developing breast cancer over her lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Private Care Services Frequently Asked Questions: Answered!
Have you been wondering whether a care manager or caregiver is right for you? Are you struggling to take care of an older adult at home? Are you personally finding it hard to keep track and maintain your daily calendar of events such as family events, medical appointments, and social calendar?
Adult Daughters: Our Nation’s Front Lines of Caregiving in the Era of Alzheimer’s
“If adult daughters went on strike tomorrow, our health care system would collapse.”
10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimers
If you notice any of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s in yourself or someone you know, don’t ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor.
Depressions in Older Adults-Not a Normal Part of Aging
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, we wanted to highlight the fact that despite what some people may think, depression is not a normal part of elderly care. Depression is a true and treatable medical condition, not a normal part of aging elderly...
Vaccine Awareness Month
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.
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