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Owning a Pet is Good for Your Health There are a variety of great health benefits that come with owning a pet. Whether you prefer the furry or scaly types, animal friendship has been shown ...

The Health Benefits of Potassium Potassium is a macromineral/electrolyte, which means it is required in a large amount by your body. Potassium is essential for healthy cardiac function.  Different medications can affect your potassium levels, ...

Dementia Assessment Scales There are a variety of scales used to assess and determine how far an individual’s dementia has progressed. These help those caring for the individual, such as doctors, nursing staff, and at ...

Independent Living for Seniors Seniors who are still healthy enough to not need constant assistance and monitoring, and those who are looking to settle down and enjoy retirement without the upkeep requirements of a home ...

Maintaining Your Social Life as A Caregiver When you are a caregiver for a loved one, it is a significant role. Often taking up most of your time, it becomes hard to focus on doing ...

Nutritional Needs Change as We Age Most of us are familiar with the food pyramid. Released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1992, it depicted a simple visual breakdown of how many ...

How to Spot the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease A natural part of aging is forgetfulness. It’s to be expected that your mind won’t be as sharp as it used to be when you get older. ...

Spicy Food May Help You Live Longer Some people are big fans of spicy food, often opting to order the hottest option on the menu and adding sauces to everything they consume. Others find that ...

Helping Seniors Boost Their Self-Esteem Having high self-esteem is important for people of all ages. It not only impacts how someone feels about themselves, but also their health, happiness, confidence, and motivation. When seniors have ...