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Winter does not only mean low temperatures. It also means cold weather, snow and ice. Such things are tolerable for younger people, but for seniors, these can be bothersome and can even cause some serious conditions. Worry not! The care managers and caregivers of Angel Connection...

  Among the common risk factors that increase the likelihood of heart attacks are smoking and long-term exposure to second hand smoke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, stress, alcohol, and a family history of heart attacks and heart disease. If your...

According to reports, depression affects older people differently than younger people. It is often associated with an increased risk of cardiac diseases and an increased risk of death from illness. It often occurs with other medical illnesses and disabilities and it reduces the...

Although a new study says that the rate of Dementia in Americans aged 65 and older fell by 24 percent over the last 12 years, the condition still remains to be one of the risks acquired by the aging population in the United States. Dementia is a syndrome that, according to...

Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of death in America. It accounts for approximately 34 percent of deaths. Making lifestyle changes as early as possible is necessary in preventing heart disease. We all know that lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and other unhealthy...

  According to studies, 1 out of 3 American adults has high blood pressure. Approximately 75 million is an alarming figure because high blood pressure is considered a silent killer nowadays. An elevated BP level comes without persistent symptoms. However, it can cause...

Transitional care is a type of care service given to patients who move from a hospital setting to a home setting. This type of care is necessary to help patients fully recover from their illness or injury. A care manager can perform roles varying from assisting in the discharge...

Caring for your aging parents is rewarding. After all, it is just right to take care of them as they grow old and become unable to perform many activities on their own. We have listed simple ways to help you take care of them despite your own busy life and schedule. Hopefully,...

          There are many risks that people encounter while aging. The most common and natural are health risks that come with growing old. The good news is you can prevent or lessen their impact on your senior loved ones by being aware and making healthy...

We know many people who take the roles as their loved ones’ caregivers and we salute them for that. Instead of hiring a staff, they do the job for many reasons such as to be able to give personal touch, and in many cases, to deal with monetary constraints. Are you one of them? We...