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Don’t Eat These Foods Late At Night

Don’t Eat These Foods Late At Night Have you noticed that sometimes your stomach grumbles louder at night than it does during the day? When you get the late-night munchies, it’s easy to snack on your favorite foods. But, chances are those foods are not the best to eat before going to bed. Consuming foods … Continue reading “Don’t Eat These Foods Late At Night”

Aging in Place Update

Aging in Place Update When older adults say they want to age in place, chances are they will need to remodel their homes to do so. The renovation, for instance, may call for installing grab bars in the shower, widening doorways and hallways to accommodate wheelchairs, and replacing knobs for handles. So, older adults may … Continue reading “Aging in Place Update”

Senior Tech

Senior Tech With more people ages 50 and over wanting to stay active longer and live independently as long as possible, new technologies are being developed to help them achieve their goals. Some smart devices are already operating in homes while new technologies are being tested in certain senior living communities. Many more are in … Continue reading “Senior Tech”

8 Everyday Habits Linked With a Longer Life

8 Everyday Habits Linked With a Longer Life Soaring inflation may be driving up prices in the United States, but there is one thing that is dropping significantly in the country: The life expectancy of Americans. In 2021, the United States experienced the biggest one-year drop in life expectancy since World War II, according to … Continue reading “8 Everyday Habits Linked With a Longer Life”

A Neurologist’s Tips for Fighting Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s

A Neurologist’s Tips for Fighting Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s If you’re over 50 and find yourself misplacing your keys, forgetting why you went into a room or trying to remember a familiar friend’s name, you may be worried that you’re developing Alzheimer’s disease. “In America today, anyone over 50 lives in dread of the big … Continue reading “A Neurologist’s Tips for Fighting Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s”

FCP Live-In Caregiving – A Cost-Effective Alternative

FCP Live-In Caregiving – A Cost-Effective Alternative by Kevin Williams, Care Coordinator, FCP Live-In As seen on ConnellyLaw.com Guest Blog “One of the major issues families struggle with when it comes to aging parents is their living situation,” said certified elder law Attorney RJ Connelly III. “Most seniors want to stay at home where they … Continue reading “FCP Live-In Caregiving – A Cost-Effective Alternative”

Veterans Day – Remember & Honor

Veterans Day – Remember & Honor Veterans Day is a day to honor our veterans who bravely defended our country during peacetime and war. It’s a day to commemorate our veterans, servicemen and women, and families. To all the men and women who have given the greatest sacrifice one could give for our country and … Continue reading “Veterans Day – Remember & Honor”

Breathing Tricks to Reduce Stress

Breathing Tricks to Reduce Stress One of the best relievers of stress is something that we do all the time and take for granted: Breathing. A growing number of studies show that breathing exercises can improve our digestive system, immune system, lungs, brain, and heart, as well as help chronic health conditions. Breathing can also … Continue reading “Breathing Tricks to Reduce Stress”

Tips on Eating Right

Tips on Eating Right The familiar phrase, “you are what you eat,” holds for people of all ages, especially adults over 50. Why is this so? Because studies have shown that your metabolism, which helps the body convert food into energy, slows down as you age. This means the body burns fewer calories, and it’s … Continue reading “Tips on Eating Right”