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Diabetes and Foot Care: What Every Senior Should Know

Did you know that about 50% of Americans with diabetes experience nerve damage that can affect their legs and feet!?

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4 Ways Family Caregivers Find Balance in Tampa

It’s hard to care for yourself while caring for others, but you don’t have to do it alone. Here’s how family caregivers find balance in NW Tampa.

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August Is National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness month. It is important that as we get older, we stay up to date on recommended vaccines.

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Top Senior Travel Resources in Tampa, FL

Tampa has plenty of senior travel resources to help you care for your friend or family member while you’re on the go. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Summer Fun: Senior Discounts and Things to Do Around Tampa Bay

Looking for ways to stay active and beat the Tampa heat this summer? From catching a movie to enjoying a shopping trip or visiting a local recreation center, discover senior-friendly indoor activities that are fun, social, and perfect for staying cool.

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Senior Mental Health Resources in Tampa, FL

Tampa knows how to help seniors care for their mental as well as physical health. Here are some of its best senior mental health resources.

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Helping Seniors Improve Eating and Hydration Habits

As we get older, eating a proper diet and staying hydrated become more important; and often, more difficult. Many seniors experience less of an appetite, side effects from medications, memory issues, or other problems that impact their food and water intake.  Luckily, there are many creative and senior-friendly ways that...

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10 Hidden Home Hazards for Seniors (And How To Resolve Them)

Falls: Falls are one of the most causes of injuries that happen to seniors. An occasional fall may seem normal with age, but many people don’t realize how serious the consequences can be. About one in four seniors who fracture a hip from a fall will die within six months...

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3 Great Senior Nutrition Resources in Tampa, FL

There are plenty of resources to help with senior nutrition right here in Tampa. Here are some of the best options.

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When An Aging Parent Needs Help...But Refuses It

It is always difficult to watch our once strong and independent parents grow older. It is even more difficult to watch them need assistance, yet refuse it. As they get older. you may notice some things slipping. Maybe they are missing days of their medications, leaving the stove on, or...

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