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The Dangers and Effects of Social Isolation Among the Elderly
Did you know that 27% of adults over age 60 live alone? That’s more than one out of every four older adults! While some older adults choose to live a solitary life, others live alone due to life circumstances like separation from child...
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How to Care for Your Loved One While Living Out of State
You may feel at a loss when living far away from an elderly loved one requiring extra assistance or care. Sure, it is common for families to be separated by multiple cities or states, but that doesn’t make it any less difficult. Often,...
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Parkinson’s Care in Mandeville, Louisiana
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common degenerative disorders of the central nervous system, only second to Alzheimer’s disease. An estimated seven to ten million people have Parkinson’s disease worldwide, and each year in the Uni...
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What are Activities of Daily Living?
As functioning adults, we continuously perform small tasks throughout the day to maintain our independence, such as brushing our teeth, going to the bathroom, eating breakfast, etc. These tasks are known as activities of daily living (AD...
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How Tech Helps Seniors Stay Healthy and Connected
Modern technology is revolutionizing the way we care for our beloved seniors. What once seemed unfathomable a decade ago is now more achievable than ever. Medical alert systems, smart thermostats, electronic medication boxes, and even di...
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Happy Life, Healthy Life: Scientifically- Backed Reasons To Find Your Happy
Recently, a critical mass of research has provided what might be the most basic and irrefutable argument in favor of that feeling we all chase, happiness: Happiness and good health go hand-in-hand. Several scientific studies suggest tha...
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