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Senior Health and Fitness

Does Medicare Cover a Personal Trainer?

Staying healthy and active is essential, especially as we age. Cardiovascular activity, strength training, and flexibility exercises, in conjunction with...

5 Health Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that incorporates a series of weight shifting, body rotations, and semi-squat exercises...

Why Is Fiber Important for Older Adults?

While dietary fiber is an important part of a healthy diet for people of all ages, it can greatly help...

The Benefits of Laughter Exercises for Seniors

You may have used one of these expressions at some point in your life; “you’re killing me,” “I just about...

3 Common Tracking Devices for Seniors

How much exercise do you get? Is your loved one with dementia safe at home? Could you or a loved...

Educational Gift Ideas Your Grandchildren Will Love

With the holidays approaching, it may be time to start thinking about gifts for the family. Do you know what...

How to Avoid Red Flags and Scams Online

Internet fraud is when scammers use the internet to steal personal information in order to carry out identity theft and...

Prescription Drug & Food Interactions to Avoid

Some medications just don’t mix with certain foods (and drinks). Bananas, milk, kale, grapefruit juice, walnuts, bacon, black licorice, chocolate,...

Recommended Vaccines & Immunizations for Seniors

Immunizations for older adults are an important part of preventive care and just as important to your health as diet...

Menopause Symptoms & Solutions

Menopause is the stage in a woman’s life when menstrual cycles have permanently ceased for one year, marking the end...

Safe Travel Tips for Seniors

A successful vacation requires a little extra planning to help mitigate worries and keep you as safe as possible while...

The Health Benefits of Pumpkin

After you have finished carving up the pumpkin for Halloween fun with the family, you might want to chop up...

Important Reasons to Plan Ahead for Long-Term Care

Long-term care is for anyone of any age who needs help taking care of themselves over an extended period of...

17 Questions to Ask About Your Prescription Drugs

Whether you were prescribed a new medication or have been taking Rx meds for some time, there are important questions...

How to Organize Your Medical Information in 5 Easy Steps

Physicians and health care providers keep medical records to better understand a patient’s prior care and to help inform their...
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