When mom was diagnosed in 2011 with Alzheimer’s Disease I thought then that was the worst thing that could ever happen. I grieved for all that I was losing, I grieved for all of the things that momma would forget and that list grew longer and longer each and every day. As days went by,…
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Are Smart Thermostats Worth The Investment?
You’ve heard about “smart” thermostats and how they are revolutionizing homes around the world. But are they really worth it? Do they provide that many advantages over traditional thermostats? And is it really worth spending the money and time replacing your current thermostats with smart ones? We’re going to break it down for you. How…
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Paying for Alzheimer’s Care: Medicare, Medicaid, and Other Options
When families hear a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, they know long-term care is inevitable. And while many families would prefer to provide that care themselves as family caregivers, they understand the needs of an Alzheimer’s disease patient are too great to be met at home. That means eventually, their loved one will have to move…
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4 Tips for Using Exercise to Better Your Posture
Good posture is like eating your vegetables. You know it’s important and can help with your overall health and wellbeing but you may not know exactly how it helps or how to implement those habits into your everyday life. Attaining good posture is similar to creating any healthy habit — it requires focus and energy…
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Mid-Life Health Issues To Be Aware Of and How To Treat Them
No matter your age, it is extremely important to take care of yourself and stay on top of your health. The earlier you discover that something is wrong or abnormal regarding your personal health, the sooner you can take the appropriate steps toward healing. This becomes even truer as you enter the middle-age stage of…
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The Under-utilization of Exercise in Fall Prevention for Seniors
The older we get, the more dangerous the implications of a slip-and-fall accident. Falls are the number one cause of both fatal and nonfatal injury in older Americans. In fact, one in four seniors over the age of 65 suffers from a fall and its implications every year in the United States. Seniors with Alzheimer’s…
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Supporting Seniors To Live Independently
People are living longer and becoming more able to live rich and happy lives in their winter years, but figures show that, despite this, fifty percent of people over 75 in the UK suffer a fall each year, making them vulnerable to broken bones and being left unaided. It is important to carefully assess the…
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3 Ylang Ylang Oil Benefits and Uses for Hair Growth
There are 3 best-known ways to use ylang ylang oil to treat hair loss. Firstly, it can help to reduce scalp inflammation (something that can cause hair follicles to wither and die.) Secondly, Ylang Ylang can be used to clean and unclog the scalp due to its antimicrobial properties. Thirdly, Ylang Ylang helps reduce oxidative…
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How To Keep Fit As You Age
No matter what stage of life we’re in, frequent exercise will always yield health benefits from both an emotional and physical standpoint. With that said, staying fit becomes extremely necessary as we age. The Good Care Group provides useful insights into the vast benefits of staying fit, especially during our older years. Many don’t know this, but…
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Preserving Memories With a Loved One—Questions to Ask Before it’s Too Late
Most of us think we have more time than we actually do. Dementia may seem to move slowly, but its stealth blindsides us when suddenly our loved one can’t remember important dates, events, or people. So many times, after my mom passed, I wished I’d asked her about this person or that event. She lost…
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