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Aging In Place – Tips for Seniors and Family Caregivers
In this post we will be discussing "Aging in Place" as well as sharing a few tips for seniors and family caregivers. When you have a senior parent, the concern for their ability to maintain their lifestyle can be a significant worry. Almost without exception, senior...
The Dangers of RSV for Older Adults and Tips For Prevention
During the flu season, it is important that seniors take every precaution necessary to prevent them from getting sick. Although seniors should always take steps to prevent illnesses like the flu, it is important to recognize that there are other viruses and illnesses...
Signs Your Aging Parent/Grandparent Needs Extra Care
In this blog post, Dr. John Staley President/CEO of Your Home Team Care is sharing several tips to spot the signs that your senior loved one may need care at home. With approaching Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays coming up, some of you only get to see your aging...
Breast Cancer Facts And Tips To Reduce Your Risk
Breast cancer is a form of cancer that occurs in the cells of the breast tissue. Interestingly, it can happen in both men and women but it is far more common in women. This is because the breast cells of women are exposed to the growth factors of estrogen and...
Healthy Aging and The Effects of Alzheimer’s Disease
In this post we'll be going over healthy aging tips and the effects of Alzheimer's Disease. If you're caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, you may already be aware that it affects not only the person with the disease, but also their loved ones. Alzheimer’s...
Safety Tips For Seniors While Doing Physical Activities
In this post we will be discussing a few safety tips for seniors to prevent injury. As people get older they become more prone to injury, accidents and diseases. It's important to note that most seniors are still capable of doing the same things, they did in their...
Eye Care For Seniors: Tips To Maintain Healthy Vision
In this post we will be sharing helpful tips to maintain healthy vision for seniors. As we age, there are many changes to our bodies that take place. One of the most noticeable change, is that of our eyesight. For seniors that start losing their vision as they age, it...
Coping with Alzheimer’s: When Does a Senior Need Help?
Coping with Alzheimer's Disease can be hard not only on the individual suffering, but also for the family members who are caring for them. In this post we will be addressing a lot of issues surrounding seniors and Alzheimer's Disease. It can be heartbreaking when a...
Healthy Aging Tips For Women: Tips To Prevent Stroke And Osteoporosis
In this blog post we’re sharing a few healthy aging tips for women to prevent two serious health issues: stroke and osteoporosis. Women are usually at a higher risk than men when it comes to health issues. These health conditions include: stroke, osteoporosis, high...
Let YHTC Give You Peace of Mind – Relief For Family Caregivers
Often times when an elderly person is unable to care for themselves and function independently, a family member steps in to help care for them. Being the family caregiver for an aging parent or grandparent is one of the toughest roles to undertake. No matter where you...
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