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6 Signs Your Elderly Parent May Need Home Health Care

When you take a trip home so that you can visit your parents, whether they live in Anaheim or Raleigh, you may notice that your parents have changed a bit since the last time you were there. Make sure to take note of those changes, because by noting a decline in health as they age, you can put together a plan that will help them stay in their own home and be independent, for as long as possible.... ❯❯❯

Worms Expose How to Destroy Toxic Cells in Huntington’s Disease

Neurodegenerative diseases are a specific class of diseases characterized by a slow, progressive deterioration of nerve cells and the body processes they control. One of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases, Huntington’s, is caused by mutations of the huntingtin gene inherited on the short arm of chromosome 4. The mutations cause continuous repeats of the nucleotide building blocks... ❯❯❯

10 Helpful Elderly Aids for Daily Living

10 Helpful Elderly Aids for Daily LivingThe older we get, the more difficult activities for daily living become. Our aging bodies naturally go through changes that may limit our abilities to perform activities we’ve often taken for granted. For example, getting in and out of bed, performing personal hygiene rituals, getting dressed and undressed, and even cooking and eating are activities that are harder to accomplish as we age. In... ❯❯❯

Does aculief work for headaches?

Does aculief work for headaches?Statistics around the world show that nowadays, most of the people suffer from terrible headaches. And according to a study, nowadays, thirty-seven million USA people go through this pain usually. Because these days, most people live life under pressure, such as work pressure, personal life issues, etc. And these things can give intense pressure in the head, resulting in severe headaches. And... ❯❯❯

Taking Care of Your Beauty in an Assisted Living Facility

Maybe you need a haircut and would not be in a good position to move around. However if you look beautiful, you feel good, right ? Grooming usually improves one’s self-esteem and cultivate a positive self-image. Feeling pretty or looking good is something people in assisted living facilities should not give up. There is no reason to think past a certain age taking care of your skin, your nails,... ❯❯❯

COVID-19 Tenant Protections Are Causing Hardship for Older Immigrant Property Owners

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented effects across the U.S. rental, housing, and property market with many tenants failing to pay their rent on time, or at all. The Federal government stepped in to provide COVID-19 tenant protections against evictions and penalty fees. However, older immigrant property owners may have trouble making their monthly payments if rent checks dry up. Tenant... ❯❯❯

Common Reasons Older People File Injury Claims in the US

Personal injury claims among the elderly may arise from various causes, including slip and fall, car crashes, abuse, medical malpractice, and other accidents. Personal injuries to the elderly are more severe than other age groups. Car accidents The CDC reports that in 2017, 7,700 older adults aged 65 and above were involved in car crashes. The data paints a clear picture. Every day nearly 700... ❯❯❯

Four Key Ways to Boost Senior Mental Wellbeing

Four Key Ways to Boost Senior Mental WellbeingWhen you are looking after an elderly parent or grandparent, the main thing that you want is for them to be happy. Nobody likes seeing their relative in pain or upset, but sadly, as most people reach their senior years, some diseases and illnesses are inevitable. All of us experience a higher risk of physical disease as we age, but this can also lead to more mental health concerns. We all want... ❯❯❯

Why is it important to have emergency kit?

Why is it important to have emergency kit?An emergency kit plays a crucial role in rescuing us from disasters like earthquakes, accidents, wilderness, hurricanes, etc. We find all of our necessary items together in a balanced kit and meet our demand to get back the normal life. Why is it important to have emergency kit? Are you alive in the usefulness of an emergency kit in your life? You may be or may not. However, throughout this... ❯❯❯

The Challenges of an Elder Divorce

Divorce is tough, but it can be even tougher when people are older. The challenges of divorce are different and often more complicated for couples over 50 than they are for younger couples. Still, elder divorce is on the rise. Elder Divorce Trends Based on 2015 data from the US Census Bureau, 10 out of 1000 couples aged 50 and older had divorced. Things were different in 1990 when only 5 out... ❯❯❯

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