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Allergies in Seniors: Symptoms, Triggers and Daily Relief

An allergy is an immune response or reaction to substances that are usually not harmful. What Are the Common Causes and Risk Factors? Allergies are very common. Both genes and…

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Aging in Place

Foot Drop in Seniors: Fall Prevention and Home Safety

What Are the Common Causes and Risk Factors? The common peroneal nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve. It supplies movement and sensation to the lower leg, foot and…

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Health Conditions & Disease Management

Mercury Poisoning in Seniors: Sources, Symptoms and Prevention

What Is Poisonous Ingredient? Understanding mercury poisoning seniors is important for seniors and their caregivers. there are three different forms of mercury that cause health problems. They are: Table of…

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Caregiving & Family Support

Folic Acid in Diet: A Caregiver Nutrition Guide for Seniors

Function Folate has many functions in the body: Table of Contents Function Food Sources What Are the Possible Risks and Side Effects? What Are Recommendations? Helps tissues grow and cells…

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Senior Nutrition & Diet

Vitamins for Seniors: Complete Guide to Daily Needs

Vitamins are a group of substances that are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development. Understanding vitamins seniors daily needs is important for seniors and their caregivers. there are…

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Mobility & Exercise

Nutrition for Active Seniors: Fueling Exercise and Mobility

What Are Recommendations? The ideal diet for an athlete is not very different from the diet recommended for any healthy person. Table of Contents What Are Recommendations? What Are CARBOHYDRATES?…

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Home Safety & Fall Prevention

Lead Poisoning Prevention: A Home Safety Guide for Seniors

Where Found? Understanding lead poisoning prevention seniors is important for seniors and their caregivers. lead used to be very common in gasoline and house paint in the United States. In…

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Daily Health & Wellness

Sweeteners and Sugars: A Guide for Seniors

Function Some of the functions of sugars include: Table of Contents Function Food Sources Sucrose What Is Fructose (fruit sugar)? Honey What Is High fructose corn syrup (HFCS)? corn syrup…

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Aging in Place

Food Labeling for Seniors: How to Read Nutrition Labels

Food labels contain a great deal of information on most packaged foods. Food labels are called “Nutrition Facts.” The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did a major update…

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