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October is Health Literacy Month!
Health Literacy is important, especially for older people and people with long-term disabilities or ailments. Health literacy is the ability to understand what you are told about your health and make confident decisions about your health care and...
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Assisting in the Event of a Heart Attack or Stroke
It is absolutely imperative when working with senior citizens that you know the signs, symptoms, and first aid procedures if someone is having a heart attack or stroke. ***Remember that for heart attacks and strokes, any number of the listed...
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Be Prepared: Emergency Kit Basics
Being prepared in emergencies is very important. It is suggested that every household have some sort of emergency stocks that will provide security and food in the event of an emergency, power outage, blizzard, hurricane, etc. The following are...
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Helping Seniors Be Prepared for Natural Disasters
Last month a hurricane rocked the Deep South states, disastrous flooding surprised a portion of Tennessee, and wildfires continued their destructive sweep of our western states. Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and while we all hope we...
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Different Types of Elder Care
Skilled Care v Custodial Care Skilled care refers to care provide (any location) by a medical professional such as physical therapy, IV medication administration, catheter care, etc. Custodial care refers to non-medical assistance with daily...
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Home Safety for Seniors
It is very important for seniors and their families to feel safe at home. Seniors are especially at risk for falls, fires, and other safety issues. Here are a few suggestions as to how you can keep your loved ones safe at home. Keep important...
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