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Thank You, Asperger’s

Lost in some discussions on Asperger’s is dialogue about the plus side of being on the spectrum. I’m a writer — newspaper columns mostly, but some books...
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What Can Seniors Do To Eat Smarter?

As we age our eating patterns and nutritional needs quite often change. The important thing to watch for in our senior years is to...
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Can Fidget Spinners Help Seniors?

Fidget spinners were originally designed as a toy that could help those who fidget. They relieve anxiety, help lessen nervous energy and stress. They...
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How to Reduce Sundowning in Seniors

Sundowning is a symptom of some forms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Many call it “late day confusion”. If a loved one or patient...
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Celebrating National Picnic Month

July is National Picnic Month and what better way to celebrate beautiful weather than to pack a picnic lunch and spend the day outdoors...
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Shingles and the Shingles Vaccine

Herpes zoster, known as shingles, is an infection of the skin. It’s caused by a reactivation of the same virus which causes chickenpox, varicella-zoster....
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“Worry Guide” For Caregivers

Do you agree with everything you see or hear? We all have concerns, issues and situations to deal with but it is our choice...