Five Signs a Family Caregiver Needs Extra Support
You have noticed the fatigue, quick temper and frequent canceling of social plans. Should you be worried about your friend who is a family caregiver? When is it time to step in and offer help?
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"I Have Arthritis. Is Yoga Right for Me?"
Yoga has become one of the most popular fitness activities in the U.S., with more than 20 million Americans taking part in this mind-and-body practice. More and more seniors are unrolling their yoga mats and assuming the downward-facing dog and tree poses in classes held in senior centers, senior living communities and even churches. Medical researchers have found that yoga improves flexibility and strength, lowers stress, relieves lower back pain, reduces the risk of falling and even improves memory—and these certainly are all benefits older adults can use.
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Finding the Right Pill Organizer
About 35 percent of people over age 75 who take three or more prescription drugs use a pill organizer.
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