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Breast Cancer Awareness for Seniors

The chance that a woman will get breast cancer increases from 1-in-233 for a woman in her thirties, to 1-in-8 for a woman in her eighties. Fortunately, there is hope.

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Insomnia Concerns and How It Affects Aging in Place

It can be difficult to put the health of a loved one into the hands of strangers. Further, many older adults suffer from insomnia, a condition that can worsen as a result of stressful life changes or a poor sleeping environment.

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Is Your House Safe For Independent Senior Living?

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among seniors. Make a mobility-friendly home through these simple steps.

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Alert1 Highlights the Benefits of Household Pets

Did you know that owning a pet can improve the health of aging seniors? Age in place gracefully with the companionship of a loving pet.

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A Personal Emergency Response System Improves Security

News of shootings in Chicago coupled with an uptick in homicides in the San Jose area has left many people concerned not only about their own safety, but the safety of their loved ones as well.

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How to Help Seniors Avoid Scams and Fraudsters

Statistics from the National Crime Prevention Council suggest that con-artists direct as much as 80 percent of their activity toward our parents and grandparents!

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Resources to Help a Senior Age in Place

Everyone needs some help, and between work, taking care of our own families and finding time for ourselves, there are certain things we just can't do.

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Building a Senior Caregiving Network

One of the most common issues I hear from friends who care for elderly relatives is that they simply can't do it all by themselves. The good news is, they don't have to.

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Could Tai Chi be The Best Exercise for Seniors?

A new study has shown that Tai Chi can not only increase balance for seniors, but also improve their memory and cognitive functions.

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Protecting Your Senior's Vision During the Summer

While most Americans understand that ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause skin cancer, many are unaware of the damage that UV radiation can do to our eyes.

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