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Enhance Your Circulation for a Healthier Life
Regardless of age, enhancing your circulation is essential for promoting a healthier life as you age. Simple lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise and a balanced diet, can significantly improve blood flow, reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and enhance your overall well-being.
How Teachers Can Save on Prescription Glasses
Long hours on screens and in classrooms can strain a teacher's eyes, especially as they age. The right glasses—and the right discounts—help you see clearly without overspending.
Men Over 40: Lifestyle Changes That May Help Prevent Prostate Problems
Want to avoid prostate problems as you age? These smart, evidence-backed lifestyle changes can reduce your risk and improve your health, starting today.
Parkinson’s Toll is Growing—So Are Treatment Options. Long-Term Care Services Help Improve Quality of Life
Parkinson’s disease reshapes life long before it ends, with dementia, mobility loss, and care gaps leaving many families struggling. But exciting breakthroughs—from adaptive deep brain stimulation to disease-slowing antibodies—are giving hope. If you’re over 45, preparing now is more important than ever.
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Stronger Every Day: How a Safe Home Gym Can Change Aging
Proper exercise, including weight training—can keep you steady, independent, and healthier as you age. Learn how to build a safe home gym, understand what benefits and risks to watch for, and get tips you’ll use, not ignore.
Arthur Caplan Backs Advance Directives to Refuse Spoon-Feeding in Dementia Care
A growing debate among medical ethicists centers on whether advanced directives should allow caregivers to withhold spoon-feeding in late-stage dementia. Arthur Caplan has now joined the voices in support, raising urgent questions about autonomy, consent, and elder care.
Trump’s Leg Swelling Diagnosis: White House Confirms Chronic Venous Insufficiency
President Trump, 79, has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common condition in older adults. While usually benign, unmanaged cases can lead to complications that affect mobility, care needs, and quality of life.
Billy Joel Cancels Tour After Brain Disorder Diagnosis: What It Means for Long-Term Care and Aging Health
Legendary singer Billy Joel has canceled all tour dates after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. Here’s what the condition means for older adults and how it can lead to extended care needs.
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How BCBA-Style Thinking Can Sharpen Your Caregiving Decisions
Caregivers face daily decisions about safety, comfort, and independence. A structured approach helps you choose with clarity and confidence in long-term care.
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First Aid: A Lifesaving Skill, Especially Caregivers of Older Adults
First aid is an invaluable skill that everyone should learn, particularly caregivers of older adults, who are more susceptible to emergencies like falls, strokes, and heart attacks. Knowing how to respond swiftly and effectively can be the difference between life and death.
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Winter Weather Can Be Dangerous for the Elderly and Those with Chronic Health Issues. Help Them be Prepared.
Few people like cold weather, ice, and snow (although some skiers and snowmobilers may disagree). Older adults and those with chronic health issues find winter difficult and dangerous. Be sure to help loved ones who need special attention during the winter.
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Career Transitions in Midlife: Preparing for Retirement and Long-Term Care
Midlife career transitions often serve as a strategic step toward retirement preparation, allowing individuals to align their professional lives with future financial stability and long-term care planning. These shifts can be crucial in ensuring a secure and comfortable retirement.
Travel as Therapy: The World’s Most Relaxing Destinations for Your Mind and Body
Vacations aren’t just fun, they’re therapy. From river cruises to healing forests and historic spa towns, explore how travel can lower stress, boost mood, and help you age with vitality.
Bridging Generations: How Shared Hobbies Keep Families Connected
You can strengthen family bonds by sharing hobbies that bridge generations. From gardening to online trivia, these activities build memories, improve communication, and help older adults stay active and connected.