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Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH

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The Best Incontinence Products for Elderly Parents

September 1, 2021 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Incontinence is certainly an may be an embarrassing problem, but it’s also a common one. Many people suffer from urinary incontinence (and even bowel incontinence), with the issue often getting worse with age. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to make things easier for people with incontinence, while helping to keep them dignified. Finding the […]

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The Pros And Cons Of Multigenerational Living

August 23, 2021 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

A study from AARP found that 90 percent of people ages 65 and over would rather stay in their homes as they age, instead of going to a nursing home or care facility. Understanding the increased interest in American seniors wishing to age in place can be hard to analyze because of the variables and […]

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Hearing Aids versus Hearing Amplifiers. Which Should You Use?

August 16, 2021 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Aging tends to mean that our bodies no longer work like they used to. We’re suddenly faced with extra challenges. Walking may become more difficult, changes to eyesight may make driving dangerous, and there’s the growing fear of dementia. Losing your hearing is another scary area, but there are ways to make things easier. Many […]

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My Elderly Mother Expects Me To Support Her

August 2, 2021 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH 2 Comments

What do you do when your elderly mother expects you to support her? Should you follow her requests or find a different path?

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The Pros and Cons of a Nursing Home

July 30, 2021 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Do you know nearly 1.4 million people across the United States live in nursing homes? This number will only increase in upcoming years. Parents are the biggest blessing on earth and they deserve the best possible care in the world. Every adult’s life gets to a time where certain essential questions must be asked: Are […]

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Technology Tutoring for Seniors in 5 Easy Steps with Proven Strategies

July 26, 2021 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

I’ll never forget when an aunt bought a foot massager for my 105-year-old great grandmother.  As soon as she dipped her feet in the water, heard the rumbling vibrations, and saw the LED lights come on, she almost fell out of her chair with fright.  My aunt had the best intentions, but clearly this was […]

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