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Since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) has marked April as Alcohol Awareness Month to spread awareness and education about alcohol use and potential dangers associated with it. Alcohol Awareness Month covers all matters related to alcohol, including alcoholism, drunk driving, alcohol poisoning, and substance abuse subjects in general. In this […]
According to data from the Special Olympics, around 6.5 million people in the United States have an intellectual disability — somewhere between 1 and 3% of our population. It is one of the most common developmental disabilities. In this article, we’ll explore intellectual disabilities further. What is an Intellectual Disability? Intellectual disability describes a condition […]
The healthcare field has a wide range of positions for people with all sorts of talents, skill sets, and experiences. One particularly fulfilling role in the medical field is pediatric home health nursing. Pediatric home health nurses treat medically fragile children in the home, rather than working at a hospital. Keep reading to learn more […]
Wintertime brings with it several hazards that everyone should pay attention to, but for seniors, the risks are amplified due to the restrictions that aging brings. Lower temperatures bring with them a higher risk of hypothermia, frostbite, and slipping or falling on ice. All of these are real risks for the elderly, so here at […]
We all know that looking after your heart is important, but we’re rarely told exactly why. The truth is, heart disease is one of the biggest killers in the US, with a staggering 1 in 4 deaths being the result of heart disease—that’s nearly 650,000 Americans every year! Although some heart-related problems are unavoidable, there […]
The risk of falling is a real concern for seniors as falls account for a staggering 650,000 death every year. Falls that don’t even cause injury can, however, lead to issues like anxiety and social isolation, making life that little bit harder for those in their old age. It is, therefore, important to address the […]
If you’re unable to care for yourself due to a chronic condition or disability, long-term care insurance will cover (most of) the costs of assisted living, nursing home care, or home health care. The numbers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggest that 70% of people turning 65 now will need some […]
That time of year is upon us again. The leaves are turning those beautiful fall colors of deep brown, red, and purple, and soon they’ll fall to the ground and it will be winter! Winter can be extra hard on older adults as the low temperatures can cause aching joints, ice that can increase the […]
Mental illness in seniors is a topic that’s often underrecognized. In the last few years, awareness has been growing, but there’s still a long way to go. Recent statistics by U.S. News suggest that at least one in four seniors aged 65 or over will at some point suffer from a mental health issue. The […]
As we age, certain tasks that we once took in our stride become more challenging. For many people, traveling long distances gets significantly more difficult as they age, leading many to avoid traveling on their own altogether which can lead to isolation and age-related depression. These tips are designed to make traveling that little bit […]