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Senior Women: Simple, Must-Do Ways To Reduce Heart Disease Risks
A popular social media meme holds that “growing old isn’t for sissies.” Plenty of older women would probably agree with that sentiment as they cope with age-related issues specific to their gender, su
What is Adult Day Care?
Adult Day Care Centers are designed to provide care and companionship for seniors who need assistance or supervision during the day. The program offers relief to family members or caregivers and allow
Understanding Long Term Care
Whether you are looking for information for yourself or for a loved one, it is important to understand what long-term care is and how it pertains to you. There are many types of services and resources
An Alternative for Respite (Adult Day Care)
Since the downturn of the economy, costs for health care have been on the rise. According to a 2011 market survey of long-term care costs, the national average daily rate for a private room in a nursi
New Survey Discusses Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease on Family Caregivers
–Besides their loved one’s health and physical decline, losing the ability to communicate frightens all caregivers the most, according to new survey announced by the National Family Caregivers Associ
Elderly Consumer Guide to Asbestos Exposure
Many Americans understand asbestos is dangerous, but few are aware that previous asbestos exposure occurrences have impacted a significant portion of today’s senior citizens with asbestos-related dise