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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...
Nutrition Tips For Seniors To Prevent Health Problems
In this post we're sharing a few nutrition tips for seniors to prevent health problems. Healthy aging involves taking proper care of our mental, physical and emotional well-being. The food we eat play an important role in the level of health we acquire in our senior...
Prevent Heart Disease With These Helpful Tips
Heart disease kills countless people in America year after year. There are steps you can take to prevent heart disease and heart attacks. There are many factors that can affect your health and that directly causes heart disease. Some of these factors can be prevented,...
Mental Wellness For Seniors To Live A Better Quality Of Life
Mental wellness is something that is important for the well-being of everyone, regardless of your age. Mental Wellness according to The World Health Organization is “A state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the...
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