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National Handwashing Awareness Week: Tips for Proper Handwashing

Nov 26, 2021 | Personal Hygiene

The CDC says the most important thing you can do to stop the spread of disease is to wash your hands. National Handwashing Awareness Week falls the first full week of December, and it’s a good time to look at...

What Do You Need to Know About High Potassium Levels in Senior Citizens?

Healthy Habits

Nov 19, 2021 | Healthy Habits, Nutrition

There are many foods that contain potassium. Some of these foods include tuna and bananas. Potassium is also naturally found in organs, tissues, and cells. Everyone needs potassium to live a healthy life, especially...

How Do You Get Your Dad to See His Dentist?

Dental Care

Sep 24, 2021 | Dental Care, Healthy Habits

When was your dad’s last dental visit? The American Dental Association reports that just over 21 percent of adults haven’t seen a dentist in years. Fear of the dentist isn’t even the leading reason...

Best Osteoporosis Exercises for Your Senior

Exercise

Aug 13, 2021 | Exercise, Healthy Habits

Osteoporosis is a bone-weakening disorder that often causes fractures in the hip, spine and other bones. This is a major cause of disability among the elderly, especially women, due to severe mobility impairments. Some...

How Home Care Can Help With Your Mom’s New Diet

Healthy Habits

Jul 13, 2021 | Healthy Habits, Nutrition

Older adults are often urged to carefully watch their diet due to chronic health conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, or prediabetes. Does that sound familiar? Your mom’s doctor asked...

Tips for Starting a Garden During National Gardening Week

Exercise

May 28, 2021 | Exercise, Healthy Habits

The first week of June is National Gardening Week. In cooler climates, it’s typically this week when the risk of frost passes, which makes it safe to transplant seedlings or plant seeds that need heat to thrive....

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