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Dementia and Diet

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Over 6.2 million Americans are currently estimated to be living with Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of dementia or memory loss. Research has long shown that factors such as diet, age, and genetics typically play into someone’s risk for developing this common condition. A new study now suggests that diet, in fact, does play […]

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Staying On Top of Senior Mental Health

Staying On Top of Senior Mental Health

Our country is in a behavioral health crisis and our seniors aren’t immune to it. Those aged 65 years and older are vulnerable to depression as their activities slow down and they are prone to the effects of age-related conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and more than 350 […]

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Boosting Senior Nutrition

Boosting Senior Nutrition

Good nutrition is important at every stage of life, but especially so for seniors. As our bodies age, we need more nutrients to boost immunity and fight off illness, maintain bone strength in order to prevent dangerous breaks and fractures, and keep our minds sharp to help with memory. With aging though often comes a […]

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How to Thrive as a Senior and Maintain Independence

How to Thrive as a Senior and Maintain Independence

Each February we celebrate National Senior Independence Month and the empowerment that comes from seniors being able to care for themselves and maintain a safe and comfortable quality of life. The more that you can do to help your senior loved one help themselves, the better they often feel – both mentally and physically. In […]

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What type of home care does my senior loved one need?

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It can be hard to admit when you may need help caring for your senior loved one. Following that realization, it can be equally as challenging to determine what type of help you actually need for them. The good news is that there are many options out there to assist you, provide respite and peace-of-mind, […]

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Helpful Holiday Gifts for Seniors

Five Helpful Holiday Gifts for Seniors

Holiday gift giving for seniors, especially those who are closely tied to being at home, can be challenging. Practical gifts that can help make their life easier and more comfortable (as well as that of the person who is caring for them) are often appreciated. Blue Water Homecare works with hundreds of families in Central […]

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10 Effective Medication Management Tips for Seniors

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Nearly nine in ten (89%) adults 65 and older report they are currently taking prescription medications. As a senior or caregiver for an aging parent, medication management is one of the most important parts to manage chronic conditions and symptoms. Here are 10 tips for Safe Medication Management. 1 Visit your Primary Care Provider (PCP) […]

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For Seniors – 5 Best Safety Devices Under $25

For Seniors – 5 Best Safety Devices Under $25

Allowing our seniors to age in place safely poses new challenges with the pandemic. Many families that are caring for their own children as well as their aging families are often called the “sandwich generation”. This obviously adds additional stress and concerns. Caregivers may have less ability to check in on their aging family members […]

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