Below The Radar News

It’s back-to-school season! If your family is like mine, you are scrambling to prepare your children to head back to the classroom. A lot of these little ones are growing up in a different home environment than the generations older than them grew up in. This article was syndicated and originally appeared on the Senior […]

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National Grandparents Day falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day, which is September 9th this year! As a child, I always looked forward to “Grandparents and Special Friends Day” at school. Having a special day each year when my grandparents could come spend time with me at my elementary school was a highlight. Looking […]

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When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the following years for everyone involved can be a roller coaster of emotions. Some days will be great and feel like nothing has changed. Others will be heartbreaking and challenging. As a caregiver, you’ll feel everything from anger to fear as your loved one goes through days […]

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The long Labor Day weekend when your parents were younger was likely spent relaxing with family, grilling out in the backyard, and playing games like of horse shoes or catch. Today, beach trips and elaborate firework shows have taken the place of more low-key traditions. Feeling nostalgic yet? This article was syndicated and originally appeared […]

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“Seniors often won’t admit they can’t deal with extreme heat like they used to. If they have dementia or Alzheimer’s, they don’t even realize they’re thirsty, hot or dizzy. That’s why it’s absolutely vital that aging family members have the resources right at their fingertips to be healthy and safe,” says Peter Ross, CEO and […]

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Have you ever noticed that as people age, they sometimes start eating less? Being less active certainly decreases the appetite. A diminished sense of taste and smell can also make food become less appealing than it once was. For many seniors who live alone, cooking a whole meal for one can feel like a chore. […]

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Bring on the shade, lemonade and air conditioning; these lazy summer days are only getting hotter! I doubt anyone is surprised to hear that this has been one of the hottest summers on record, so it is a great time for you to get up to speed on new FDA Guidelines for summer time heat […]

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More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. That’s a pretty wild statistic, isn’t it? Did you know that Alzheimer’s has actually replaced cancer as the most feared illness among seniors? Well, as we wait for a cure, we do have access to amazing Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and help in becoming the best caregiver […]

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It is a sad and scary truth that in today’s society, senior citizens are often the victim of fraud. According to the FBI, seniors are a common target because they likely have a “nest egg,” own their own home and have good credit. This article was syndicated and originally appeared on the Senior Helpers website.

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A recent wave of missing seniors has families across the nation on alert for elderly loved ones who are more mobile and active in warm weather and get separated, disoriented or in the worst case, lost and can’t find their way home. This is especially worrisome in the summer heat when seniors can become quickly […]

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