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Seniors volunteer to help nursing students
We like the idea of this program at Carroll College in Helena, Montana where nursing students are learning how to interact with patients by working with seniors in the community. The students meet with...
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Solutions for seniors who don’t cook
It’s very important that seniors eat right, but at some point, many seniors decide that they don’t want to or can’t cook anymore. Jim Miller, a syndicated columnist from The Savvy Senior, recently...
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Getting Wii-fitter may improve balance and decrease falls
Many people embraced Nintendo’s Wii and “exergames” like Wii Fit with the hopes that it would get them off the couch and provide a fun way to stay in shape. However, as Gretchen Reynolds reports in...
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On walking, brushing, seeing the light and living a long, happy life
A few interesting studies have crossed our computer screens recently that shed light on living a long, happy, productive life.Walking speed as an indicator of longevity A new study appearing today in...
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LaLanne was an example for seniors and caregivers
The passing of Jack LaLanne should remind all of us of the importance of exercising, eating well and staying fit. Few people personified the saying, “Age is just a number” better than LaLanne, who died...
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Save on LifeStation during American Heart Month
Valentine’s Day isn’t the only event in February that focuses on the heart. In fact, the whole month has been designated as American Heart Month by the President, as it has been every year since...
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Real-world advice for women about heart disease
Last week, the American Heart Association issued the 2011 update to its guidelines for preventing heart disease in women. Often thought to be a male disease, heart disease is the number one cause of...
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Drink coffee. Lots of coffee.
The media is abuzz about coffee today. We’re not talking about the buzz they get from their cup of morning joe. We’re talking about the buzz from new research that further points to coffee being the...
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Help Your Loved Ones Avoid Eating Disorders and Poor Nutrition
Eating disorders and poor nutrition occur amongst the elderly with alarming frequency. As people age, their appetites decrease, there are more physical difficulties involved with making food and...
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Beat the Summer Heat
With the hot summer months upon us, staying healthy and hydrated is vital for everyone. Seniors need to be especially careful when heat waves approach as they are more susceptible to heat and heat...
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LifeStation is committed to improving the health and safety of seniors. With flu season looming ahead, it’s important for both seniors and caregivers to stay healthy and get their seasonal flu shot....
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