A nutritious diet can help you maintain a healthy weight, get the nutrients you need, and lower your risk of certain chronic diseases. Use these tips to plan healthy and delicious meals: Find more tips for healthy meal planning.
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Medications can help us live longer and healthier lives, but mixing certain drugs and supplements or taking medications incorrectly can be dangerous. That’s why it’s important to talk to a health care provider before starting any new prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medication, or supplement to ensure that your provider knows everything else you are taking. Before
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Have you recently been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or an early stage of dementia? Are you concerned about staying safe while living alone? The following tips can help make your home safer: Explore more tips for living alone with dementia.
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Caring for an older adult can be overwhelming, especially when you are new to caregiving and just getting started. You may need to take on new tasks, learn medical terms, and ask many questions about what to do when caring for an older adult. However, it’s important to remember that you aren’t alone and there
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About 1 in 10 adults over 60 is abused, neglected, or financially exploited. Abuse can happen anywhere, including in the older person’s or a family member’s home, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home. Signs that can indicate that an older person is being abused include: Watch for patterns that may suggest abuse and
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Although living with dementia presents unique challenges, there are steps you can take to feel better, stay social, maintain a healthy weight, and keep regular sleep habits. Try these tips: Learn more healthy and active lifestyle tips for people living with dementia.
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NOTE: This article is a continuation of Traveling With a Person With Dementia: Part 1. Now that it has been decided that traveling is a worthwhile and realistic decision, and you have begun the necessary planning and preparation stages, you may have further questions about types of travel and available resources. Once a location has
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As you age, you may have concerns about dementia. Currently, there are no proven approaches to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, but leading a healthy lifestyle may help address risk factors that have been associated with these diseases. Examples include: Learn more about the steps you can take to help address dementia risk factors
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In addition to fresh air and sunshine, traveling offers a variety of experiences—sightseeing, dining out, and enhanced physical activity—which can provide important cognitive, sensory, and social stimulation. A break from the routine doesn’t have to equal chaos; when planned carefully, traveling can be a restful and reinvigorating experience. For someone with Alzheimer’s or a related
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