Summer is finally here, and along with it many more opportunities to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. As we age, however, our skin becomes more susceptible to cancer – and skin cancer is the most common type of cancer not only in the US but worldwide. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer …
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Respite care provides a temporary break for family caregivers. No matter how much you love the person you are caring for, caregiving is hard and can drain your personal and emotional resources. It is important to take time for yourself when you can. Respite care can be arranged for any amount of time from a …
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Caregiving is common in the United States. About 43.5 million people, more than 20% of US adults, offer unpaid caregiving in the US. More than a third of those caregivers are helping someone with memory illnesses. Most, about 75%, are women, and on average they spend 24.4 hours caregiving each week. While family caregivers often enjoy being able to help their loved ones, caregiving …
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Anyone who travels often by plane knows far too well that flying can be stressful. Slow-moving airport security lines, extremely cramped airline seats and long walks to navigate terminals can become exhausting to anyone, let alone a senior. Many airports, along with the Federal Aviation Administration, have taken steps to ease the burden on travelers …
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