Pets are a big responsibility in a lot of cases, but they can also really enrich our lives. There is some evidence to show that people who have pets may live longer, be happier, and less lonely. Just petting a cat or a dog can actually (more…)
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Health and Wellness
When to Consider a Mental Health Screening for Seniors
The two most under-diagnosed and under-treated mental illnesses among the elderly population are depression and anxiety. There are particular signs and symptoms of these disorders that are important to monitor (more…)
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Managing Your Mental Health as an Entrepreneur
Mental health, if not addressed, can have debilitating side effects—some of which may be detrimental to your business.
When people talk about entrepreneurship, most of the discussions revolve around the sense of (more…)
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PTSD: When it’s Hard to Cope, Help is There
It’s normal to feel on edge after a traumatic event. But if the stress makes it harder to carry on with your daily life, it may be a sign of a larger health issue. (more…)
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Overview of Spinal Cord Injury
The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carries messages between the brain and the body to control muscle movement, detect sensations, and perform other bodily functions. A spinal cord injury is any damage to the nerves in the spinal cord, (more…)
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What is Aging Life Care?
Aging Life Care™ is a personalized and holistic solution to caring for older adults. Aging Life Care Professionals assist the elderly and their families in managing care, finding resources, making decisions, and adjusting (more…)
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What You Should Know About Growing Older
The current trend for older adults shows that this population is living longer and healthier than ever before in history leading to drastic growth in this sector. As we age it is important to think of ourselves as a whole and strive for fulfillment (more…)
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Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
The spine and the spinal cord are two different structures. The spinal cord is a bundle of nerve cells and fibers running from the base of the brain to shortly above the tailbone. The spine, also called the backbone or spinal column, is the set of bones (more…)
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Do I Need an Aging Life Care Professional?
If you’re struggling with the decision to use a Care Manager, it may be helpful to consider the following questions:
Are your loved one’s health concerns and required care becoming greater and more complex than you can comfortably manage?
Are there other demands or responsibilities in your life that prevent you from giving full attention to your loved one’s needs?
Will distance or accessibility make it difficult to supervise or monitor your loved one’s care and well-being?
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Professional Care for Survivors of Traumatic Injuries
A traumatic injury devastates the lives of survivors and their families; the injured person’s needs are complex: they must learn new ways to physically carry-out daily activities and/or emotionally cope with being more dependent on others for basic needs (like feeding or toileting). On top of the pains of recovery and rehabilitation, the injured person and their families or care-givers will need to navigate the healthcare system, interfacing with doctors, lawyers, government agencies, etc. N...
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