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Aging Issues

People are now living longer through the development of new medications and medical procedures forcing us to face issues that many of our parents and grandparents did not have to face.

Depression Not Always the Root Cause in Our Elderly

Depression is often difficult to diagnose in the elderly as multiple other factors play a part in one’s mood.

Happy New Resolution

New Year's resolutions are to be made and accomplished, but enjoyed!!

Holiday Happiness for the Whole Family

What really matters is that everyone gets to enjoy the holidays and their relationships. Here are some ways to make sure your older loved ones enjoy the holiday season and you do, too!

October is Home Eye Safety Month

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly half of all eye injuries occur in the home. Seniors and children especially need to be supervised and cared for.

Dancing for Your Health

The benefits of dancing are evident for for Seniors!!

National Preparedness Month

Get started. Be prepared. Your senior depends on it!

Senior Advice: Developing Better Balance

Just as you must exercise your brain to keep it sharp, you must exercise your body to keep it sharp!

When is Old Too Old?

A difficult decision arises when we need to decide who should be behind the wheel and who should not. What are the signs?

Simple Exercises for the Elderly – Part 2

If you liked the information from last week’s blog entry, please continue with this week’s Part 2. Jeffrey Johnson, founder of Visiting Angels has even more useful information.