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World Lupus Day: Lupus Awareness Month

World Lupus Day: Lupus Awareness Month

Posted May 10th, 2019 in Health & Wellbeing

Every year, May 10 marks World Lupus Day to raise awareness about a serious disease that requires in-depth understanding and support for each person who has been affected. Did you know that Lupus is a chronic (long term) autoimmune disease that can affect different parts of the body? Check out our blog to learn more about Lupus.

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Heart Attack Recovery: Foods to Eat and Avoid

Heart Attack Recovery: Foods to Eat and Avoid

Posted May 8th, 2019 in Health & Wellbeing, Nutrition

It’s important to raise the awareness about the heart attack recovery, to know exactly what foods to eat and to avoid preventing any future complications

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Is Chronic Stress Creating Big Problems for You?

Is Chronic Stress Creating Big Problems for You?

Posted May 7th, 2019 in Health & Wellbeing

Caregivers are particularly susceptible to stress because they tend to overlook what they’re experiencing in order to focus on their aging family members. Here are some signs.

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What Are the Complications of Arrhythmia?

What Are the Complications of Arrhythmia?

Posted May 1st, 2019 in Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing

Arrhythmia happens when there is a problem with the electrical signals that control how the heart beats. It can cause the heart to beat too quickly, too slowly, or beat in an irregular fashion.

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Help! My Elderly Relative Has Anxiety

Help! My Elderly Relative Has Anxiety

Posted Mar 21st, 2019 in Health & Wellbeing

If an elderly loved one is dealing with anxiety, family caregivers need to arrange for the help they need to handle it. Here are some tips.

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Helping Seniors Use Reading Magnifiers

Helping Seniors Use Reading Magnifiers

Posted Feb 20th, 2019 in Caregiver Support, Health & Wellbeing

Since reading is an enjoyable hobby and the ability is important for any number of things, it’s wise for family caregivers to investigate whether reading magnifiers might make a difference.

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Four Lung Problems that Can Cause Chest Pain

Four Lung Problems that Can Cause Chest Pain

Posted Feb 13th, 2019 in Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing

If your elderly family member is experiencing chest pain that you know isn’t due to heart issues, her lungs could be the source of the trouble. Here are some causes.

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Is Your Senior at Risk for a Heart Attack?

Is Your Senior at Risk for a Heart Attack?

Posted Feb 8th, 2019 in Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing

As a family caregiver, it is extremely important to recognize individual risks your senior faces so you can help them to improve their health and reduce the chances of suffering a first heart attack or a subsequent attack. 

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What You Know About Pneumonia Could Save Your Parent's Life

What You Know About Pneumonia Could Save Your Parent's Life

Posted Jan 25th, 2019 in Dealing With Chronic Illness, Health & Wellbeing

If bacteria, fungi, or viruses get into the lungs, it can lead to pneumonia. This is a serious health condition where the infection within the lungs causes the sacs to fill with pus and/or mucus. It makes it hard to breathe. If your parent is older or has a chronic health condition, you need to know everything you can about pneumonia.

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Senior-Friendly Pets That Require Little Care

Senior-Friendly Pets That Require Little Care

Posted Jan 16th, 2019 in Caregiver Support, Health & Wellbeing

Companionship and unconditional love are two of the things seniors gain when they bring home a pet. Pets help with emotional health because they reduce anxiety and give the senior someone to talk to. They also help with physical health.

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