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Foodbourne Illness in Produce Can Be Spread by Utensils
How is your garden going this year? This is the time of year when lovely fresh produce is in abundance….
Negative Symptoms of Medication and Management Techniques
Most seniors would prefer to receive care in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their own home. Yet many have…
August 24-30 spotlights vaccines for adults; what immunizations do seniors need?
August is National Immunization Awareness Month During August’s National Immunization Awareness Month, experts remind Americans that vaccines save lives and…
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
During August’s National Immunization Awareness Month, experts remind Americans that vaccines save lives and protect health.
Home Care Helps Seniors Manage Medications
The U.S. Census Bureau recently reported that the percentage of seniors who are living in a nursing home has dropped…
Virtual Reality Games Help Stroke Patients Regain Lost Mobility
Active video games have been a surprise hit with older adults! Studies show that motion sensing games such as the…
10 Myths and Facts About Seniors and Foodborne Illness
Foodborne illness is caused when harmful microorganisms—mostly bacteria, but sometimes viruses, parasites, molds or toxins—get into our bodies by means…
Supporting Male Caregivers: How Family and Friends Can Help
Many male caregivers are unaware of in-home care and other resources that can help. With our growing senior population, along…
More Men Are Serving as Family Caregivers
Scott’s job takes him around the country on business trips, and he is a single dad of two college-age sons….
June is Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month, and leading up to Father’s Day we celebrate Men’s Health Week (which is June 9…