Posted inDaily Health & Wellness
Learn to Manage Stress: A Senior Guide to Stress Relief
We all feel stress at one time or another. It's a normal and healthy reaction to change or a challenge. But stress that goes on for more than a few…
Chronic Kidney Disease in Seniors: Causes and Management
What Are the Common Causes and Risk Factors? Understanding chronic kidney disease in seniors is important for seniors and their caregivers. cKD slowly gets worse over months or years. You…
Posted inCaregiving & Family Support
Artificial Urinary Sphincter: A Caregiver Guide for Seniors
Sphincters in the urinary system are muscles that allow your body to hold in urine. An inflatable artificial (man-made) sphincter is a medical device. This device keeps urine from leaking.…
Posted inSenior Nutrition & Diet
Food Poisoning Prevention: A Senior Nutrition Guide
This article explains safe ways to prepare and store food to prevent food poisoning . It includes tips about what foods to avoid, eating outside of your home, such as…
Posted inMobility & Exercise
Neck Pain in Seniors: Causes, Relief and Exercise Tips
What Are Considerations? Understanding neck pain in seniors relief is important for seniors and their caregivers. when your neck is sore, you may have difficulty moving it, such as turning to…
Posted inMental Health & Social Well-being
PTSD in Seniors: Symptoms, Causes and Support
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder . It can occur after you have gone through an extreme emotional trauma that involved the threat of injury or…
Posted inHome Safety & Fall Prevention
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Home Safety Guide for Seniors
What Is Poisonous Ingredient? Understanding carbon monoxide poisoning home safety is important for seniors and their caregivers. carbon monoxide is a chemical produced from the incomplete burning of natural gas…
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Quit Smoking Tips for Seniors: A Practical Guide
Information Understanding quit smoking tips for seniors is important for seniors and their caregivers. most people who have quit smoking were unsuccessful at least once in the past. Try not…
Posted inAging in Place
Aging Changes in Sleep: A Senior Guide
Sleep normally occurs in several stages. The sleep cycle includes: Dreamless periods of light and deep sleep Some periods of active dreaming (REM sleep) The sleep cycle is repeated several…
Chronic Cough in Seniors: Causes and Relief
Coughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. But too much coughing may mean you have a disease or disorder. Watch this video about: Coughing Some…