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What to Look For: Your Home Safety Checklist
Spending time with family during the holidays often reminds us how important it is to support the well-being of our older loved ones. Taking a closer look at their home environment helps ensure it stays safe and comfortable. We’ve compiled a home safety checklist of things to look for in your older family members’ homes that alert you to potential…
Men’s Health Tips
In the United States, June is National Men’s Health Month! This special month is dedicated…
Can Other Conditions Mimic Dementia?
Anyone who has gone a night without sleep can relate to feelings of confusion and…
What Are Activities of Daily Living?
For many older adults, it can be difficult to tell when a problem is surfacing…
What Is Assisted Living?
Assisted living was a new idea 30 years ago when Tutera Senior Living & Health…
Seniors & Dehydration: Best Electrolyte Drinks for Seniors
As you get older, the total amount of fluid in your body begins to decline,…
Can Dementia Affect Your Sleep?
Changes in normal sleep patterns are a common part of aging. Many adults report becoming…
What Is a Skilled Nursing Facility?
After a hospital stay, it is common for patients to require additional care before they…
Understanding Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a serious condition, and it is becoming more common in the United…
What Causes Memory Loss and Forgetfulness?
There are many exciting aspects of aging – more free time in retirement, the opportunity…
Trivia for Seniors with Dementia
The Alzheimer’s Association categorizes dementia, not as a specific disease, but as a term that…
Most Common Causes of Falls in the Elderly
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) reports that falls are the leading cause of…
Fun Activities for Parkinson’s Patients
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to stiffness, shaking and difficulty with…
