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Continue readingCoronavirus affects all different ages and types of people around the world. Although, the primary group that’s affected is seniors…
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Continue readingThe coronavirus is affecting everyone, but it’s especially putting seniors at risk. Senior living facilities are putting restrictions in place…
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Continue readingGardening for senior health benefits are as plentiful as seeds on a poppy. Studies show that getting down and garden-dirty…
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Continue readingSundowner’s syndrome symptoms are still not fully understood, a mystery to medical science. Caregivers managing sundowner’s have to oversee patients…
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Continue readingA growing number of seniors are taking part in binge drinking. It’s no longer a passing stereotype for binge drinking…
Continue readingScientists now confirm that blood tests can monitor the Alzheimer’s Disease. Research has showed that blood testing for certain protein…
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Continue readingSome older people may choose to live alone, while others are outliving their siblings and spouses. A number of 28%…
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