Apr 10
Top 10 exercises to avoid if you have hip arthritis

Having hip arthritis does not prevent you from having an active life. Exercise benefits people with hip arthritis as long as they know what exercises to avoid, preventing further pain and injury. Here are ten exercises to avoid when you…Read More

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Posted in: Health Education, Orthopaedics, Senior Health
Mar 13
Does stretching help arthritis?

Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling are common symptoms of arthritis that can make exercise seem daunting. However, stretching could make you feel better as long as you do it correctly. Does stretching help with arthritis? Absolutely! Here’s more about how…Read More

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Posted in: Health Education, Senior Health
Feb 28
10 tips for caring for a parent with dementia at home

Today, an estimated 80% of people with dementia are being cared for in their homes.1 In most of these cases, their caregivers are friends and relatives. About one-quarter of dementia caregivers provide care for both an aging parent and children…Read More

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Posted in: Memory Care, Senior Health
Feb 14
Is osteoporosis genetic?

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones, making them weaker over time and more prone to breaking. The condition does this by causing a decline in bone mass and density. In other words, the bones become thinner and more…Read More

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Posted in: Senior Health, Women's Health
Feb 07
Does cold weather make arthritis worse?

Have you ever heard someone predict the weather through an achy knee or shoulder? It’s true: some people can feel the weather ‘in their bones.’ Many people with arthritis experience more severe pain when it rains or snows. The winter…Read More

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Posted in: Health Education, Senior Health
May 11
Osteoporosis vs. Osteoarthritis

Osteoporosis vs. Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis may sound very much alike, but they are two completely different health conditions. Although these conditions are not the same, they do share some characteristics — such as, they both tend to affect older…Read More

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Posted in: Senior Health
Mar 01
Aging Well Is More Than Good Luck and Good Genes

Aging Well Is More Than Good Luck and Good Genes Time waits for no one—it’s a classic lament, a natural part of life, though there is no question we are aging differently now than we did generations ago. Back in…Read More

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Posted in: Senior Health
Feb 01
Bad Medicine: Vitamins and Prescription Drugs Can Be a Dangerous Mix

Bad Medicine: Vitamins and Prescription Drugs Can Be a Dangerous Mix Chances are you’ve spent some time on the vitamin isle at your local grocery store or pharmacy. You’re not alone. Many of us—four out of five Americans according to…Read More

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Posted in: Senior Health
Jan 05
6 New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors for Healthy Aging

6 New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors for Healthy Aging The new year has arrived and, with it, a chance for new beginnings when it comes to healthy aging habits. While it might seem trite, setting a New Year’s resolution is…Read More

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Posted in: Senior Health
Nov 04
Six Safe Travel Tips for Older Adults

Traveling benefits everyone, and that includes seniors. Men who take vacations could lower their risk of dying from heart disease by 32%, and women who travel at least twice a year could reduce their stress levels and risk of depression….Read More

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Posted in: Senior Health

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