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Health & Well-Being

Health and wellness…..good health and healthy living all lead to wellness.
They go hand in hand don’t you think?
What does health and wellness mean to you?
The very thought of health and wellness can be very overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be.
It should be fun inspiring and very rewarding.

Many of us have parents who live in an assisted living facility or nursing home. Prior to them moving there we most likely asked lots of questions and looked at the available amenities. We wanted our parents to be...
National Grandparents Day is on September 10th this year. Since the ‘70’s this day has been to honor them and for younger people to recognize the guidance and knowledge that older people have to offer. For many people grandparents...
Most of us could use a bit of financial help as we get older. For those who live on a fixed income, senior discounts can make the difference between being broke at the end of the month or having...
Just like those who are younger, abusing alcohol as you age can have negative effects on your health. Alcohol abuse is often missed in seniors and its effects can be worse because of chronic conditions and medications that they...
Bipolar Disorder is a chronic psychiatric disorder. It affects the state of your mood. Often at times it includes manic highs and depressive lows. Usually the disorder begins in younger adults. Bipolar disorder can also develop in older adults...
Though typically associated with “the growing years,” orthodontic braces are becoming increasingly common in those patients entering “the golden years.” Following the nationwide upward trend in plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures among patients over 65, more seniors are finding...
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The Helping Caregiver

Many of us become caregivers at a certain stage in our lives, either to loved ones or to patients. When we become the caregiver of a loved one, it can happen so quickly that we are suddenly immersed in...
For those of us with high blood pressure, there are ways to control it without taking medication. Medication should be the last resort. Lifestyle changes can make a big difference and help to keep your blood pressure low. Since...
I recently read an article about a 2017 study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. This eight-year study found conclusively that eating French fries, fried potatoes and/or hash browns—at least two to three times per week –...
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia. It can lead to stroke, heart failure and blood clots. Normally your heart contracts and relaxes to a regular beat. If you have atrial fibrillation, the upper chambers of the heart,...