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Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH

Finding Support when Caregiving in Unusual Situations

June 28, 2019 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

People who provide care in unusual situations need support as much, if not more, than other caregivers. In this post, we take a look at some of the things that you can expect.

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The Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease in Seniors

June 13, 2019 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

The topic of cognition often comes up in any discussion of age. After all, research into dementia has been increasing, with a strong emphasis on finding the causes of conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, along with treatments. In this post, we’re taking a detailed look at the current research into Alzheimer’s disease. Our next post highlights […]

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How To Solve Poverty In Seniors – A Look At Causes And Solutions

June 5, 2019 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Having a family member in poverty is never easy. In this post, we’re examining the pattern of poverty in seniors and ways that caregivers can help their family members.

16 Caregiving Products That Can Make A Surprising Difference

June 1, 2019 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH 2 Comments

This post highlights a selection of caregiving products that are simple but can be surprisingly powerful.

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Fat and Sugar Aren’t The Full Story For Health

May 26, 2019 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

We’re often taught that decreasing fat and sugar intake is critical for losing weight. While those claims might be true, research also shows that there is more to the picture.

How to Make Your Own Weighted Blanket for Seniors, Depression or Anxiety.

May 20, 2019 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Weighted blankets are often expensive to buy, yet they can have large impacts. To get around the problem of cost, this post highlights how you can make such a blanket yourself.

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