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Aging: 7 Ways to Stay Active with Arthritis
If you have arthritis, there may be days where you don’t feel like being active. But this just might make your arthritis pain feel worst and add to the pain problem. It is important to stay active with arthritis. Here are a few fun things we found on WebMD that...
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Keep your Brain Sharp and Healthy with 5 Small Changes
Are you getting more forgetful? We all have occasional lapses, especially once we hit our forties. It might be alarming to you to have a “senior moment” now and then, but the good news is that research shows that by keeping your brain healthy with the right diet and “brain”...
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The Benefits of Dancing and Aging
Dancing is a great social outlet, a fun form of exercise and will help you slow down the aging process. Hello people, let’s boogie. Dancing and depression: Australian researchers* found that men and women with mood disorders who participated in a two-week tango instruction program felt less depressed and experienced...
Restore Your Joy With These Caregiver Stress Relief Tips
Find yourself overwhelmed with your caregiving duties? Try these caregiver stress relief tips from FirstLight Home Care.
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Healthy Aging: What Can You Control
Most people have a gradual decline as they age, but it doesn’t mean you can’t fight it. There are a few things you can do to control how you age to make sure you make the most of your later years. Here are a few ways you can control how...
Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages — and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44. The good news is everyone can get involved to help prevent injuries. During National Safety Month, FirstLight Home Care will be utilizing Facebook...
It is said that Yoga slows the aging process. Here are 4 reasons why you should consider practicing yoga now and continue to do so as you age. Balance. The component of many yoga poses is balance. The ability to balance involves both your body and brain. By incorporating yoga...
Road Safety for our Aging Population
Getting older does not necessarily mean a person’s driving days are over. But it is important to plan ahead and take steps to ensure the safety of your loved ones on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have established recommendations to help families with aging drivers discuss changes...
Exercise is important. Regardless of your age, getting out and getting exercise into your daily regime will help you live a healthier life. There are many benefits for elderly people to exercise. Here are a few of our favorites: Manage Stress and Improve Mood: Regular, moderate physical activity can help manage...
The Facts About Parkinson’s Disease
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month to help bring awareness to a disease that one million people currently suffer from with 50 – 60,000 new cases being diagnosed each year. Although there is no cure, there are many medications and therapies that can help to relieve the symptoms. Armed with...
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