
What is mental health? Is it just your emotions or memory? Is it something that only “crazy” people must worry about? Aren’t most mental health “issues” hereditary? Mental health is defined by the CDC as each person’s emotional,...
Read More ›What is health literacy? Health literacy is the ability to receive and understand a diagnosis, know your options for treatment, and then make decisions based upon the knowledge you have. Health literacy is important for all people young, old,...
Read More ›Health Literacy is important, especially for older people and people with long-term disabilities or ailments. Health literacy is the ability to understand what you are told about your health and make confident decisions about your health care and...
Read More ›It is absolutely imperative when working with senior citizens that you know the signs, symptoms, and first aid procedures if someone is having a heart attack or stroke. ***Remember that for heart attacks and strokes, any number of the listed...
Read More ›Being prepared in emergencies is very important. It is suggested that every household have some sort of emergency stocks that will provide security and food in the event of an emergency, power outage, blizzard, hurricane, etc. The following are...
Read More ›It is very important for seniors and their families to feel safe at home. Seniors are especially at risk for falls, fires, and other safety issues. Here are a few suggestions as to how you can keep your loved ones safe at home. Keep important...
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