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Holistic health and caregiving

Holistic Health and Caregiving: Lessons We Can Learn

September 7, 2018 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

While the term holistic health isn’t often applied to caregiving, some of the underlying concepts are highly relevant for improving health and wellbeing.

Caregivers and Sleep

How Caregivers Can Help Seniors Sleep

July 26, 2018 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Sleep quality can often decrease as people age. But, there are still many approaches caregivers can take to help ensure that senior family members are able to get a good night’s sleep.

Senior Wellness Tips

Senior Wellness Tips – How to Promote Overall Wellness

May 26, 2018 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

In this post, we’re taking a look at senior wellness and why it is so important. We also highlight a range of tips to promote wellness. Many of these are easy to implement and can make a large difference.

Manipulative behavior in seniors

Serious Senior Symptoms That Can Seem Minor

November 3, 2017 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

This post highlights key symptoms of health conditions that seniors may experience. Many of these aren’t obvious and are easily overlooked.

Medication and emergency visits

Key Medications That Often Send Seniors to The Hospital

October 26, 2017 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

In this post, we look at the key medication types that can put seniors in the hospital, along with things you can do to minimize risk.

Preventing Teeth Problems for Seniors

Preventing Teeth Problems for Seniors – Challenges & Solutions

October 21, 2017 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

For long-term health, good oral health is critical. In this post, we look at some of the most common teeth problems that can occur for seniors and what approaches you can take.

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