How to prepare for surgery
Tips In Preparing For Surgery Undergoing surgery can be scary. Whether that fear is from feeling like the control is out of your hands, the overall outcome, or just…
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Long Distant Care
Caregiving from a Distance Caring for a family member from miles away is a fact of life for many of us. According to the National Caregiver Survey by the…
Is It the Blues or Is It Depression?
Unfortunately, it’s common to have feelings of sadness, grief, or loneliness. Although these feelings are unwanted, and often times take a toll on us physically and mentally, we know…
Stay hydrated – stay healthy
Stay hydrated — stay healthy. Staying hydrated is essential to good health. More than sixty percent of the human body is comprised of water. Fluids flush bacteria from your…
Maintain your brain as you age
Maintain your brain as you age Everyone’s brain changes as they age. Since our cognitive functions peak at age 30, it’s important to do all we can to keep…
Quick tips and did you know ideas: Weight Management ideas
Quick tips for weight management As we grow older, our bodies naturally begin to slow down. As this happens, several factors can lead to weight gain. More than 36…
Tips for visiting a person with Alzheimer’s
Visiting Someone with Alzheimer’s When a friend or loved one has Alzheimer’s, it can be a challenge to figure out what to do and what to say when visiting….
How skilled nursing care has changed
How has skilled nursing changed? Like most things, skilled nursing has evolved through the last several decades. While old style nursing homes focused on daily care of the elderly,…
Staying active and exercising as you age
Staying active and exercising as you age. Staying active and exercising can benefit anyone at any age. However, as you age, staying active becomes even more important. Regular exercise…
5 Tips for Couples Searching For Assisted Living
As a couple, choosing to move into assisted living isn’t a decision that is made quickly, or overnight. In fact, it can be a hard decision to come to….