Archive for February 2018
Are There Special Considerations for Heart Disease in Women?
February is American Heart Month. As a family caregiver it is important that you realize that heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both women and men throughout the United States and is responsible for nearly 18 million deaths across the world each year. For women, however, there are some special considerations. Many…
Read MoreFive Fun Ways to Reduce Stress as a Senior
The effects of stress impact mental and physical health. Elderly men and women are already experiencing lowered cell turnover and changes in the cardiovascular system due to hormonal changes that come with aging. When senior citizens become stressed, stress hormones may not diminish as quickly. It can affect the ability to concentrate, make decisions, and…
Read MoreAre Veterans More Likely to Be Scammed?
A study conducted by the AARP Fraud Watch Network has revealed that military veterans are two times more likely to be the victims of fraud than people who are not veterans. That’s because they are not only victims of the scams non-veterans are, but there’s a whole crop of scams out there that specifically target…
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