Family caregivers fill an important role. Their job is time consuming, stressful and limits time for their own social interactions. Their needs for socialization however remain strong. Here are some ways you can support a family caregiver. • Listen:...
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Stress is not inherently a bad thing. It can help ready us for action and motivate us to get things done. Uncontrolled stress can be harmful. Sustained stress can lead to or worsen a myriad of health issues, some...
The term helicopter parent is well known. However, children can become helicopters too, particularly adult children taking care of elderly parents. Helicopter children hover too closely and tend to become overly controlling. There is a fine line between needed...
The liver is a crucial organ. It serves a variety of vital functions ranging from cleaning blood to detoxifying our bodies. A healthy liver is essential to overall health. However, in our modern lifestyles, there are many daily habits...
The end of the year brings no greater joy than the opportunity to express to you season’s greetings and good wishes. May your holidays and New Year be filled with joy.
Around 15% of people are vitamin B12 deficient. This nutrient is essential for overall health, in particular, it aids in DNA creation, cellular function, and helping oxygen reach the body’s cells. Vitamin B12 deficiency can sometimes take years to...
Vascular dementia is one of the most common types of dementia. The term refers to cognitive problems resulting from brain damage caused by impaired blood flow to the brain. Strokes are a common trigger for the development of vascular...
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often used interchangeably. This leads to inaccurate thinking about both conditions which in turn, can lead to confusion when speaking with healthcare professionals about these disorders. Dementia refers to a group of brain disorders...
Wishing all of our clients, employees, friends neighbors and family a very Happy Thanksgiving! For flowers that bloom about our feet, For tender grass so fresh, so sweet, For the song of bird and hum of bee, For all...
Some hearing loss is expected as we grow older. However, for some people, that hearing loss can interfere with everyday life. How does a person know when it’s time to get his or her hearing checked? The following are...