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3 Helpful Gift Ideas for Seniors

Holiday shopping in general can be tough, but finding the right gift for a senior can be even more challenging. ...
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Healthy Living

Tips to Help Seniors Stay Warm This Winter

Winter and all of its activities are nearly upon us.  Often, though, these activities are outdoors in the cold and...
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Fun

4 Ways to Help Elderly Loved Ones Get Involved for the Holidays

The holidays are a time of togetherness with family and friends.  But sometimes physical limitations can exclude seniors from participating...
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Healthy Living

3 Ways to Recharge Between Holidays

The holidays are a time to celebrate with family, friends, and colleagues.  But if you sometimes feel like you need...
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Healthy Living

Are Herbal Supplements Effective?

Many seniors dutifully take vitamins and other supplements to keep themselves healthy and make up for lacking nutrition.  But what...
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Healthy Living

The Secret Link Between Singing and Memory

Sarah Dessen said, “Music is the great uniter. An incredible force. Something that people who differ on everything and anything...
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Healthy Living

The Next Generation of Seniors

As more baby boomers enter their retirement years, many are pushing for change.  Instead of being quietly pushed into a...
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technology

Can Using the Internet Reduce the Risk of Cancer in Seniors?

According to a recent study, seniors who use the Internet are less likely to get cancer than their less tech-savvy...
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medication

Medications Found to Increase Risk of Falling

Falling is the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for seniors.  Head injuries and hip fractures are two of...
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Exercise

Easy Ways for Seniors to Exercise This Winter

As we get deeper into  winter, Mother Nature makes it increasingly difficult to remain active outside. But the good news...
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technology

Technology in Seniors’ Homes: Helpful or Intrusive?

As technology advances, many gadgets are being created to keep seniors safe.  From motion sensors to buzzing medication bottles, seniors...
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nutrition

How to Enjoy Thanksgiving with Diabetes

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends, but a big part of the holiday revolves around the food. While...
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Exercise

Simple Tricks for Seniors to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

Holidays should be a time of togetherness and celebration with family and friends.  Unfortunately, all too often the season becomes...
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Alzheimer's Disease

Simple Solution to Avoiding Alzheimer's

November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time when we think of those affected by the condition and of ways...
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Diagnosis

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Cancer Diagnosis

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Curing

Heart Rate Predicts risk

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Alzheimer's Disease

4 Alzheimer’s Myths Debunked

With Alzheimer’s disease affecting so many families, there is a great deal of information circulating about it.  There is also...
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Alzheimer's Disease

6 Tips for a Healthy Brain

With one in eight older Americans affected by Alzheimer’s disease, doctors are working harder than ever to find a cure. ...
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Senior Care

Long Term Care Planning for You and Your Family

Interview with Brian Gordon, President, CLTC, MAGA, Ltd. What sets Freedom Home Care apart from other care giving services in...
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