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Alzheimer's: Caregivers Share: Best activities to get through the dreary months
Alzheimer's: Race Towards a Cure: Alzheimer’s and an Ageing Population
Fall Statistics: Falls in Older Adults
Family Caregivers: Resources for Family Caregivers
Medicare vs. Medicaid: What You Need to Know
Pets: How Pets Can Benefit the Mental and Physical Health of Older Adults
Sleep: How Can Caregivers Better Manage Sleep and Burnout

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How Seniors in South Placer County Can Improve Brain Health

There’s good news: Dementia may be preventable. According to a recent study, nearly 45% of dementia cases can be prevented or delayed by addressing key risk factors. Some of those risk factors are challenging to address, but many of them—such as staying inside, solitude and lack of mental engagement or physical exercise—can be mitigated through healthy habits. Combined with help managing chronic conditions like diabetes or blood pressure, it’s an incredibly effective way to prevent or delay cognitive decline. There’s even more good news: There are a huge number of ways for seniors to stay active and engaged in the...

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How In-Home Caregivers Alleviate Anxiety in Seniors

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Stress and uncertainty impact your loved one’s health and quality of life. Learn how a professional caregiver can help reduce anxiety in seniors here.

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