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Health and Wellness

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How You Can Bring Vitamin D to The Table All Winter Long – for Better Health!

December 3, 2021/Health and Wellness, Senior Nutrition/cold weather, healthy bones, osteoporosis, seasonal depression, vitamin D, winter nutrition/by Elizabeth Moss

Our bodies need vitamin D to absorb calcium and promote healthy bone growth. We get most of our vitamin D […]

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Expert Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe on the Road and Behind the Wheel

December 2, 2021/Senior Safety, Transportation/back seat driver, driving, driving tips, elderly drivers, road safety, senior safety/by Elizabeth Moss

Driving Safety for Older Adults According to the Administration on Aging, by 2030, the number of drivers age 85 and […]

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How You Can Help Seniors Manage Seasonal Depression with Engaging Winter Activities

December 2, 2021/Activities to Enjoy with Seniors, Mental Health/activities, seasonal depression, winter/by Elizabeth Moss

Beat Senior Seasonal Depression with Engaging Indoor Winter Activities During the winter months, depression can increase. For some seniors, depression […]

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Is It Time to Hand Over Your Keys and Become a Backseat Driver?

November 29, 2021/Senior Safety, Transportation/senior transportation, social wellness, transportation/by CareGivers

According to the Administration on Aging, by 2030, the number of senior drivers age 85 and older will quadruple. And […]

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Frozen Meals for Seniors: What to Avoid and How to Choose Healthy Ones

October 29, 2021/Health and Wellness, Senior Nutrition/companion care, convenience, cooking, frozen foods, meals, packaged foods/by Elizabeth Moss

Seniors left to their own devices may begin to avoid the hassle of meal preparation altogether. Thus, making them vulnerable […]

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Important Information Senior Women Need to Know About Breast Cancer

October 6, 2021/Cancer Care, Health and Wellness/breast cancer, caregiver tips, detection, prevention, senior women, women's health/by Elizabeth Moss

What Senior Women Need to Know About Breast Cancer Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers women face. […]

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Learning How To Grow A Positive Outlook to Increase Health and Happiness – At Any Age!

September 1, 2021/Mental Health, Stress/caregiver mental health, optimism, positive thinking, positivity, senior mental health/by Elizabeth Moss

Our minds are powerful tools for creating health and wellness. While studies haven’t identified exactly why a positive outlook makes […]

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How Great Caregivers Can Help Seniors Build and Maintain Healthy Habits

August 31, 2021/Health and Wellness, Senior Exercise, Senior Nutrition/caregiver education, elderly exercise, healthy eating for seniors, healthy habits, quality of life, senior health, senior vitamins/by wholecare

We have heard it a million times – a good diet and an active lifestyle that includes some exercise are […]

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Are You Overheating This Summer? Here Are Four Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

August 2, 2021/Health and Wellness, Preventing Falls, Senior Safety/caregiver tips, dehydration, fall prevention, heat, heat safety, heat stroke, heatstroke, hyperthermia, over-heating, safety, Senior Care, seniors, Summer, sunstroke, tips/by CareGivers

Summer is the season for backyard barbecues, picnics, family reunions, and many other great outdoor activities, but the summer sun […]

Depression and Loneliness in Seniors

Do They Feel All Alone? Supporting Seniors Suffering With Loneliness & Depression

May 18, 2021/Health and Wellness, Mental Health/anxiety, companion care, depression, senior mental health, tips/by wholecare

Loneliness can be one of the causes of depression for seniors and the elderly population. The Geriatric Mental Health Foundations […]

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Our Top Arthritis Care Tips Help to Reduce Pain and Improve Quality of Life

May 12, 2021/Arthritis, Chronic Conditions, Health and Wellness, Senior Exercise/caregiver tips, chronic pain, inflammation, men, quality of life, women/by CareGivers

Did you know that arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States? According to the American Arthritis […]

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Keeping Seniors Hydrated: Why It’s So Difficult and How to Help Out

March 3, 2021/Health and Wellness, Preventing Falls/caregiver tips, dehydration, drink water, fluid intake, health and beauty, heat, heat safety, heat stroke, hydration, men, over-heating, safety, Senior Care, Summer, thirst, women/by CareGivers

Dehydration is a common and potentially dangerous health issue for seniors. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and […]

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Three Tips for Caregivers of Seniors With Heart Disease

February 1, 2021/Health and Wellness, Heart Health/caregiver tips, heart disease, men, women/by Elizabeth Moss

According to the American Heart Association, more than 37 percent of seniors, age 65 and older, have suffered a heart […]

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Four Tips that Could Improve Your In-home Stroke Recovery

February 1, 2021/Heart Health, Specialized Home Care Needs, Stroke/heart health, home stroke recovery, nashville in home care, post acute care, recovery, rehabilitation, stroke, stroke awareness, stroke basics, tips/by Elizabeth Moss

There is so much uncertainty when returning home after a stroke. It takes time to heal and assess what level […]

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Learn How Ageism Affects Seniors and Their Health

October 8, 2020/Health and Wellness, Senior Safety/age, ageism, elder abuse, quality of life, senior caregiving, senior health/by Elizabeth Moss

Ageism, its effects on seniors, and how you can help. We often think of age discrimination in the context […]