HERBS & HEALTHY NUTRITION
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–We ARE What We EAT –
After our historic snowmaggedon it became clear that there is a lot we cannot control. BUT what we do govern is: what we fuel our bodies with and how we keep it moving – nutrition and exercise.
Much has been written about h...
After our historic snowmaggedon it became clear that there is a lot we cannot control. BUT what we do govern is: what we fuel our bodies with and how we keep it moving – nutrition and exercise.
Much has been written about h...
Passing on Wisdom from Generation to Generation
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Today’s seniors have lived through significant historic events and change – from the Great Depression and World War II to rapid-fire advances in technology and medical science. And along the way, through times both challenging and prosperous, they...
Article from UK's DailyMail
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Seniors Reap the Benefits of Volunteering
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In-home care providers help senior citizens continue living independently in their own homes, assisting them with the routine tasks of homemaking and personal care. And that frees up more time for seniors to do the things they enjoy. More seniors ...
Health Literate? (Part 1)
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Health literate?
As a health communications professional I thought I was well prepared to conquer an acute illness that hit me suddenly 3 months ago. My “skills” have been tested, challenged and stretched to the core. I’ve had 3 surgical procedur...
As a health communications professional I thought I was well prepared to conquer an acute illness that hit me suddenly 3 months ago. My “skills” have been tested, challenged and stretched to the core. I’ve had 3 surgical procedur...
Medication Management: Prepacks Mailed
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Comfort Keepers is partnering with DailyMed, a medication solution to help seniors live safer, happier and healthier lives.
We know managing medications can be a challenge, especially if there are multiple medications taken at varying times of t...
We know managing medications can be a challenge, especially if there are multiple medications taken at varying times of t...
Rules for Good Oral Health
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Dental health is important for total health and wellbeing. 98% of American adults have caries (dental decay and cavities) and periodontal (gum and bone) disease, 42% over 65 are missing all their natural teeth. Losing teeth is not a natural part o...
Legal Documents
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Although we don't plan to be sick or disabled, it's best to put a plan together - just in case. All important papers should be put in one place and details about how to find them should be given to a trusted friend or family member. Lawyer's name,...
Changing Unhealthy Habits
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Smoking is the chief avoidable cause of death. Secondhand smoke contains thousands of chemical compounds including 50 times more ammonia, 5 times more carbon monoxide and twice as much tar as the smoker inhales. Risks increase with age and the num...
Nuances of Nutrition
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Make meals a pleasant experience
Social isolation can cause a reduced appetite and an unwillingness to prepare food, increasing the risk of malnutrition in the elderly. If they were used to cooking for a crowd they may not feel it's worth it to c...
Social isolation can cause a reduced appetite and an unwillingness to prepare food, increasing the risk of malnutrition in the elderly. If they were used to cooking for a crowd they may not feel it's worth it to c...
