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6 Foods That Zap Your Energy

6 Foods That Zap Your Energy If you’re in the habit of falling into an afternoon slump that nearly depletes your energy levels, it could be due to what you have (or have not) been eating. Katie Janeczek, a registered dietitian nutritionist, told Real Simple that skipping meals because you do not have time to … Continue reading “6 Foods That Zap Your Energy”

FCP Live-In Adopts-A-Family For The Holiday Season!

FCP Live-In Adopts-A-Family For The Holiday Season! FCP Live-In, a leading provider of live-in home care services, is proud to announce its adoption of a local Rhode Island family this holiday season. Through its “Giving Back” initiative, FCP Live-In has partnered with the Block Island Public School in Rhode Island to provide a family in … Continue reading “FCP Live-In Adopts-A-Family For The Holiday Season!”

6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do

6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do Aging is an uncomfortable topic for people, especially for those 60 and over. But just because people try to avoid talking about it doesn’t mean that aging will not happen. Dr. Joshua Septimus, a primary care doctor at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group in Texas, put it this … Continue reading “6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do”

What to Look for When Visiting Loved Ones

Discovering Peace of Mind This Holiday Season What to Look for When Visiting Loved Ones The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and connection. It’s also the perfect opportunity to ensure your loved ones are living safely and comfortably at home. Here are key signs to look for during your visit that may … Continue reading “What to Look for When Visiting Loved Ones”

Aging In Place? Home Improvements To Do It Right

Aging In Place? Home Improvements To Do It Right When most older adults bought their homes, they could climb stairs, step into a bathtub, reach the highest shelf in a cabinet, and vacuum the floors. As the years passed, however, these simple tasks became harder to perform. But despite their limitations, older adults want to … Continue reading “Aging In Place? Home Improvements To Do It Right”

Alzheimer’s Starts Slow, Then Gets Faster

Alzheimer’s Starts Slow, Then Gets Faster A new study reveals that Alzheimer’s disease advances in two distinct phases, with the second phase causing the most damage to brain cells and specific neurons. Scientists believe this discovery could help to create new treatments for the progressive brain disorder. Nearly seven million people in the United States … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Starts Slow, Then Gets Faster”

FCP Live-In Assistance Coordinator Kelley Green delivers some holiday cheer to Elmwood Hall’s Senior Center in Danbury, CT!

FCP Live-In Assistance Coordinator Kelley Green delivers some holiday cheer to Elmwood Hall’s Senior Center in Danbury, CT! FCP Live-In home care’s Assistance Coordinator Kelley Green delivers some holiday cheer to Elmwood Hall’s Senior Center in Danbury, CT. Kelley delivered donated goodie bags for all the members and a beautiful holiday gift basket for a … Continue reading “FCP Live-In Assistance Coordinator Kelley Green delivers some holiday cheer to Elmwood Hall’s Senior Center in Danbury, CT!”

Make Your Brain 5 Years Younger By Doing This One Hour A Week

Make Your Brain 5 Years Younger By Doing This One Hour A Week When older adults forget someone’s name or a telephone number or have trouble finding the right word to say, some explain their forgetfulness by saying, “I’m having a senior moment.” Sometimes, older adults blame their memory lapses or slower cognitive responses on … Continue reading “Make Your Brain 5 Years Younger By Doing This One Hour A Week”

Immunotherapy drugs help cancer patients survive

Cancer Treatment That Helped Jimmy Carter With Brain Cancer In August 2015, former President Jimmy Carter had surgery to remove a mass from his liver. Tests that were done after surgery showed the mass turned out to be melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer because it tends to metastasize or spread to other … Continue reading “Immunotherapy drugs help cancer patients survive”