In honor of Veterans Day, we’re focusing on essential benefits for older veterans that often go unnoticed, like a stipend that helps veterans and their spouses pay for the costs of in-home care.
Family Caregivers Live Longer
There’s no denying that caregiving can be a stressful and demanding responsibility, but despite all the stress and hardships, there are many benefits that come along with this rewarding responsibility. As a caregiver, you are given the opportunity to care for someone...
Reduce Your Diabetes Risk With Dairy Products
Especially in recent years, the number of Americans with diabetes has exponentially grown to worrisome numbers, and the American Diabetes Association estimates that someone is diagnosed with diabetes every 19 seconds. Living a healthy lifestyle (i.e., consuming a...
Be Grateful – Your Heart Will Thank You!
It’s usually around this time of year with Thanksgiving right around the corner that we take some time to reflect on all the things that we are thankful for – our health, families, friends, independence. Whatever it is, there is much to be thankful for, and it is...
Staying Hydrated While Exercising
Making the decision to have an active and fit lifestyle is essential to a healthy and strong body and mind. Not only is it important to understand the different physical activities to engage in for your body, it is essential to prepare yourself for exercise. A key tip...
How To Care For A Loved One With Diabetes
Being diagnosed with diabetes is never an easy thing to come to terms with, and it doesn’t just affect the person who’s diagnosed – it affects you as their caregiver as well. Even though your loved one’s diagnosis adds more responsibility as a caregiver, this presents...
