Jan
10
Folic acid (Vitamin B9) or folate belongs to a group in the vitamin B family. It is most popularly known for the role it plays in the brain function of developing children especially as it is administered to pregnant women but that is not the only role Folic acid plays...
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Dec
31
We're approaching the start of a new year, and we all know what that means: it's time to make some new resolutions and get inspired for the coming year!Being a family caregiver is a full-time job that keeps you busy all year. It can be daunting to handle the plethora...
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Dec
23
Making New Year’s resolutions to eat better, exercise, watch your weight, see your healthcare provider regularly, or quit smoking once and for all, can help you get healthier and feel better for many more years to come. With advancing age, the human body goes through a lot of changes, this...
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Dec
16
Holidays can be both delightful and stressful for many. It could be joyous when a caregiver spends quality time with the seniors on holidays. It is equally stressful when these caregivers of a sandwiched generation have to create a balance between their seniors and their kids for a holiday. The...
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Dec
09
A flu shot is basically a vaccine made to protect people from the influenza virus. The senior flu shot is made precisely for adults 65 years or older. The immune system of seniors is weak due to many factors, including their age. They need more protection as they are more...
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Dec
02
Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce it, causing a dangerously low body temperature. Normal body temperature is around 98.6 F (37 C). This occurs as your body temperature falls below 95 F (35 C). Elderly persons, 65 years and...
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Nov
23
This season of holiday celebrations is an excellent opportunity to spend time with family and close friends, but let’s be honest: it's often also a time for overindulgence in less-than-healthy meals. With a multitude of rich, fatty, and sugary special treats to pick from at every turn, it’s difficult to...
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