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Should Seniors With Alzheimer’s Age In Place?
If your senior parent has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s but wants to remain at home as they age, you and your family members may be wondering if that’s a good idea. Seniors with Alzheimer’s can stay in their homes as they get older, but...
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Foods to Eat That May Help Prevent Blood Clots
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is often thought to be caused by inactivity, such as when someone sits for long periods on an airline when traveling internationally. Fewer individuals are aware of the connection between food and risk. A deep vein...
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Is Your Elderly Loved One Unaware They Have Alzheimer’s Disease?
Having Alzheimer’s disease can be tough on anyone. However, what happens if your elderly loved one doesn’t even know they have Alzheimer’s disease? There is something called anosognosia. This means without knowledge of the disease. Someone...
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Nervous about Your Senior’s Cardiologist Appointment?
Going to the cardiologist can help your senior to get a handle on whatever might be happening with her heart health, but it can also be a little scary. It’s important to try to get as much as possible out of that initial appointment, so following...
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Attentive Care Inc. Monthly News
Owners Corner Our founder Winnie Krofah a Registered Nurse started Attentive Care Inc. in 2001 with the vision of ensuring that individuals of all ages receive quality care to live life to its fullest with dignity and respect in the privacy of their...
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Does Vitamin D Improve Muscle Strength in Seniors?
Vitamin D is a vitamin that your aging relative’s body needs for multiple reasons, including keeping bones healthy and strong. It is found in some foods and can also be made in the skin when it is exposed to direct sunlight. In a recent study,...
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