Summertime Tips for Seniors to Stay Cool and Well
Summer weather draws people outdoors to enjoy sunshine, outdoor activities and occasions that bring family and friends together. Along with these summertime benefits come the mixed blessings of heat. Seniors are particularly vulnerable in hot weather to heat exhaustion or worse. The following tips may help reduce the chance that a senior will experience heat exhaustion and instead enjoy a nice summer day.
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Nursing Home Evaluation Check List
This form may be printed out so that you can make photocopies and use them for each nursing home facility you check out.
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Six Energizing Tips for Caregivers
The nature of your caregiving responsibilities can kill you. Or, at the least, deplete your vitality. A scary thought, proven and re-proven by years of research. There’s good news though, if you’re willing to focus some energy on self-care. Risks of shortened life and of illnesses connected to the stress of caregiving drop off dramatically if you alter your behavior slightly.
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