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Medication Management Tips for Seniors

Do I take the blue pills in the morning or at night? Have I already taken this medication today? I need a refill, but I can’t make it to the pharmacy today. These med management problems are all too common … Continue reading

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Living with COPD? Test Your Home for Radon

There are many household pollutants that can aggravate COPD symptoms, so improving your home’s air quality is vital if you or a loved one is living with COPD. However, there may be a silent danger in your home that can … Continue reading

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Eating & Breathing: Dietary Tips for COPD Patients

If you or a loved one has COPD, you may not know that there is correlation between what you eat and how you feel. In fact, eating a healthy diet can make a person with COPD feel better, gain vital … Continue reading

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Air Quality = Higher Quality of Life for COPD Patients

People with COPD are particularly sensitive to air pollution, but air pollution isn’t just an outside issue. Poor in-home air quality can also aggravate symptoms and cause increased trouble with breathing. Purifying the air in your home can help manage … Continue reading

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Are you at a higher risk for bone fractures?

A recent survey of more than 60,000 women from different countries explored the women’s knowledge of the risk factors that increased their likelihood of getting a fracture. The survey found that only about a third of the women who reported … Continue reading

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When bathing is hazardous to your health

Think for a minute about all you go through to take a bath. First, you step over a high tub wall while trying to maintain balance. Then you lower yourself into the tub using your arm strength. And you do … Continue reading

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How to overcome the physical difficulties of aging through simple changes at home

When frailty or disability becomes an issue, a home that used to be comfortable and convenient can feel more like a hazardous trap. But there are ways to bring back the Home Sweet Home feeling. Here are a few ways … Continue reading

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Wondering how to make a home safer for a frail loved one?

When frailty becomes a concern in regards to safely living at home, rather than immediately considering a move to a facility, explore home modifications for safer aging in place. Moving someone away from her home can be very upsetting, especially … Continue reading

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