Medical Conditions

Key questions that help you understand the doctor’s recommendations for tests and treatments for seniors

Medical Conditions

5 Questions to Ask Doctors About Tests and Treatments for Seniors

Seniors may not always benefit from tests and treatments When you’re working with doctors to help your older adult get...

heat stroke in seniors

Medical Conditions

6 Things You Can Do to Prevent Heat Stroke in Seniors

Heat stroke in seniors is deadly In hot weather, heat stroke in seniors is a serious risk. Older bodies are...

low sodium recipes

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4 Great Sources of Tasty Low Sodium Recipes for Seniors

Reducing salt intake significantly improves health in seniors with high blood pressure or heart disease High blood pressure is a...

Prevent falls in seniors by watching for signs of mobility issues

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Prevent Falls with 5 Warning Signs of Mobility Issues in Seniors

Mobility is essential for senior independence. But many people don’t find out about their older adult’s developing mobility problems until...

cold and flu prevention

Health & Wellness / Medical Conditions

16 Cold and Flu Prevention Tips for Seniors and Caregivers

Seniors and caregivers are vulnerable to the flu The cold and flu season is upon us again. Unfortunately, seniors and...

senior leaves the hospital

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This Hospital Discharge Checklist Prepares Seniors for Successful Recovery

Preparing before leaving the hospital is essential for recovery After a hospitalization, older adults still need extra care in order...

Being a health advocate for seniors helps them get better medical care

Medical Conditions

7 Tips for Helping Seniors at the Doctor: Being a Health Advocate

Seniors may need help talking with doctors Figuring out how to get the best possible health care can be overwhelming....

improved doctor visits

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Better Senior Health from Improved Doctor Visits: 3 Top Communication Tips

It’s essential to understand information from the doctor Having a good understanding of your older adult’s health conditions is especially...

These 3 useful hip arthritis exercises relieve chronic pain

Activities for Older Adults / Medical Conditions

3 Hip Arthritis Exercises for Relieving Chronic Pain

Arthritis pain affects half of all seniors Living with arthritis aches and pains significantly decreases an older adult’s quality of...

diabetes complications

Medical Conditions

Watch Out for These 5 Top Diabetes Complications

Diabetes is linked to additional serious health conditions Over 25% of Americans age 65+ have diabetes. And complications of diabetes...

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