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A Tribute To The Monarch Butterfly: How to Turn Your Backyard Into a Butterfly Sanctuary.
Iconic is the most appropriate word to describe the Monarch butterfly. Most of us have fond childhood memories of the unmistakable orange and black beauty flitting around the blue sky on sunny summer days. They were everywhere — and their presence was so magnificent. Their name, in Greek, means “sleepy transformation” in recognition of their…
Read MoreMedical Alert Systems
In the days of COVID-19, isolation for seniors has become a norm. However, this means that is it more challenging to keep an eye on on senior relative’s health. Medical alert systems are valuable life-saving devices. They can protect seniors in case of emergency while providing untold peace of mind for caregivers and loved ones. In…
Read MoreWhy Senior Hearing Loss is More Serious Than You Think
Prevalence of Senior Hearing Loss One of the most common afflictions for older Americans is hearing loss. This hearing loss typically occurs gradually over the course of a person’s life, so the shift into debilitating hearing loss can be difficult for a person to detect individually. Approximately 2 in 3 people over the age of 75…
Read MoreHow To Have Fun While Staying Financially Fit During Retirement
Retirement is a time when you’re supposed to let your hair down and enjoy all that life has to offer. But financial worries can get in the way. If you’re on a fixed income or haven’t planned well for your out-of-work years, you’ll need to get creative with your spending and your habits to ensure…
Read More5 Tips to Help with Sundowner Syndrome in Elderly
What is Sundowners Syndrome? “Sundowners Syndrome,” “Sundowning,” and other similar terms are used to describe a collection of symptoms tied to the common agitation in people with dementia during the evening or night time hours. Sundowners is described as intense confusion, agitation, or anxiety in elderly people as day transitions into night. It can also…
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