Caregivers 101

What Seniors Need To Know About Radon

January is National Radon Action Month. If the danger of radon isn’t on your mind, you’re not alone. A study by the CDC shows that most people underestimate the risk radon poses them, if they don’t dismiss it completely. Radon is odorless and colorless, so it’s easy to overlook – until it’s too late. Seniors…

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Caregivers 101: Thyroid Awareness Month

American Thyroid Association January is Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid is part of the endocrine system, and can be described as the engine that provides the energy your body needs, controlling the speed at which your body operates. The pituitary gland is the gas pedal that tells the thyroid to produce the hormones that fuel…

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Caregivers 101: January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an opportunity to increase consciousness of this cluster of diseases that steals sight with few to no symptoms. More than 3 million Americans currently suffer from glaucoma, and the National Eye Institute predicts a 58% increase in glaucoma patients by 2030. Prevention is the number weapon in the fight…

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Caregivers 101: Seniors and the Benefits of Massage

July 18 to 24 is “Everybody Deserves A Massage Week”, and while that may not seem like a real health awareness issue, the fact is that regular massage can offer countless benefits to seniors and caregivers alike. Regular massage helps active seniors stay limber and fit, offers caregivers relaxation and renewal, and delivers real impact on…

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Caregivers 101: Seniors, Vertigo and the Vestibular System

Maintaining good balance requires the healthy interaction of the eyes, the spatial sense of the legs and feet, and the vestibular system, or the balance system of the inner ear. One of the most subtle systems of the body, the vestibular system can be affected by a variety of conditions and diseases that affect the…

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Caregivers Cheat Sheet: Joint Bank Accounts 101, Part 1

The responsibilities of caregiving are diverse, ranging from physical care, to emotional support, to financial caretaking. Family caregivers who help Mom or Dad pay their bills or manage their money often need access to the parental accounts to make these tasks a little easier. Setting up a joint bank account may seem like the natural…

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Shingles 101 For Caregivers

Companion Home Care Basics For The Shingles Patient Nearly one million people every year develop shingles in the United States, and about half of those cases occur in men and women over 60. Shingles is not only a painful and difficult to care for skin disease, but some cases of shingles potentially have serious long-term…

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