Taking Care of Your Health during the Holiday Season
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Taking Care of Your Health during the Holiday Season

Why might the holidays be difficult for elderly people?While most enjoy and celebrate the holidays, many elderly folks find this time of year stressful.  The holidays can also heighten feelings of grief, stress, and depression.  Grief over the loss of a...

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Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
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Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

This pumpkin cheesecake is made with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt for an easy, protein-packed cheesecake with pumpkin spice!

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Gratitude and Purposeful Living, Giving of Oneself
Gratitude and Purposeful Living, Giving of Oneself

Gratitude and purposeful living are deeply interconnected: practicing gratitude is an activating force that inspires individuals to live a more meaningf...

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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Here. Do These 4 Things to Get Ready
Medicare Open Enrollment Is Here. Do These 4 Things to Get Ready

Key Points The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs from this coming Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Start reviewing your existing coverage and make a list of what's important to you now....

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Stay Active, Stay Sharp: Why Lifelong Engagement Is the Key to Brain Health
Stay Active, Stay Sharp: Why Lifelong Engagement Is the Key to Brain Health

Our brains are phenomenal, constantly evolving structures — intricate networks of neurons that transform with each new experience. From childhood to old age, our interactions with the world deeply influence how our brains operate, adapt, and age. The idea that brain ...

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How To Improve Coordination in Older Adults
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How To Improve Coordination in Older Adults

This article delves into practical techniques to improve coordination in older persons, including workouts, lifestyle changes, and suggestions for introducing supportive aids into daily routines.  Whether you are a caregiver, a family member, or an older adult, these tactic...

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Factors That Can Affect a Person’s Balance
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Factors That Can Affect a Person’s Balance

Many factors can affect a person’s balance, ranging from physical conditions to environmental influences. Here's a breakdown of the key categories:

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Experts explain why heat may have a greater impact on the elderly; new heat stress advice offers cooling tips
Experts explain why heat may have a greater impact on the elderly; new heat stress advice offers cooling tips

Dr. Jay Ruixin, a family physician at Tucker Medical, stated that normal age-related changes would impair an elderly person's thermoregulation, which is responsible for maintaining a steady core body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. This can affect people as y...

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Why Do Some Seniors Have Trouble Sleeping?
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Why Do Some Seniors Have Trouble Sleeping?

Have you observed that your parents or grandparents are always up early?  Have you found them watching television in the middle of the night?  Well, it turns out that getting good sleep becomes increasingly challenging as we age.

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