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13 Sabrosas Recetas para Personas Mayores con Diabetes de la Cocina Mejicana

13 Delicious Mexican-Inspired Diabetic Meals for Seniors

May 10, 2021 By Victoria Mongiardo Leave a Comment

Meal preparation is one of the most time-consuming tasks for seniors and can be stressful too. Caregivers must navigate all the nutritional needs and food preferences of another person daily, at every meal. This can be even more complicated if you need to make diabetic meals for seniors. After all, diabetic seniors face multiple dietary […]

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Benefits Of Weighted Blankets For Seniors

May 9, 2021 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Have you heard about weighted blankets? They’re often used as a therapeutic aid, a way to help people calm down and relax when they’re agitated. The blankets are often used for children with anxiety or autism, but there are also many benefits of weighted blankets for seniors. In this post, we’re not just looking at […]

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Why You Must Have Tough Conversations with Aging Parents

April 27, 2021 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Many of us shy away from confrontation, particularly with our parents. It often feels much easier and safer to simply let things be. Besides, tough conversations with aging parents often don’t go well at all. That’s why this two-part series is digging into the topic. In this first post, we look at why difficult conversations […]

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Guide to Caring for Stubborn Elderly Parents

April 27, 2021 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH 11 Comments

Looking after an elderly parent can be so much harder when they are set in their ways. Thankfully, there are approaches that can make this task easier.

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The Benefits of Leafy Greens for Seniors – Cognition and More

April 25, 2021 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

It’s no secret that leafy greens are healthy. But, recent research has highlighted one more reason why they need to be a regular part of our diets.

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Debunking Common Misconceptions About Weight Loss

April 19, 2021 By Hodge Racter Leave a Comment

*This post includes a sponsored link. In this day and age, where information is super accessible, we need to filter out what’s real and not. Many facts out there aren’t genuine and are just myths that people have believed for ages. All of it must be challenged and invalidated, particularly those that concern health mostly […]

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