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Category: Senior Sense

Medications and Dietary Supplements: A Dangerous Mix
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Medications and Dietary Supplements: A Dangerous Mix

August 4, 2022July 13, 2022

Mixing medication with dietary supplements can decrease the medication’s effectiveness and have adverse impacts on a person’s health and wellbeing.

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Social Connection With Senior Citizens
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Social Connection With Senior Citizens

July 26, 2022July 21, 2022

Discover the importance of social connection and some of the most common barriers to connectedness for senior citizens.

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Social Isolation and Loneliness in Senior Citizens
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Social Isolation and Loneliness in Senior Citizens

July 26, 2022July 21, 2022

Loneliness and social isolation can have detrimental impacts on the mental and physical health of senior citizens. Here’s how to lower the risk.

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Setting Up a Support System for a Senior Adult
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Setting Up a Support System for a Senior Adult

October 26, 2021January 24, 2022

Here are some tips for setting up a support system for the senior adult in your life, from finding clubs to establishing new hobbies.

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How to Talk to Your Senior Parent About Mental Health and Depression
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How to Talk to Your Senior Parent About Mental Health and Depression

April 27, 2021June 27, 2022

It can be tough to get your senior parent to open up about their depression and mental health. Here are the best ways to get the conversation started.

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Tips for Managing Chronic Conditions
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Tips for Managing Chronic Conditions

April 16, 2021January 24, 2022

1 in 3 Americans experience chronic pain, but taking proactive steps can improve overall health. These tips can help you manage chronic conditions.

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5 Startling Statistics About Senior Adults and Drug Use
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5 Startling Statistics About Senior Adults and Drug Use

March 2, 2021June 27, 2022

Senior adults are more at risk for substance misuse than most people realize; here are 5 statistics to keep in mind about senior adults.

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Why Are Senior Adults at a High Risk for Substance Misuse?
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Why Are Senior Adults at a High Risk for Substance Misuse?

February 2, 2021June 27, 2022

There are many reasons senior adults might end up misusing or even abusing substances like alcohol or medication. Here are a few common risk factors.

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Senior Depression: Do You Recognize These 12 Common Signs?
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Senior Depression: Do You Recognize These 12 Common Signs?

December 10, 2020February 2, 2022

Identifying depression in seniors is often difficult, but there are some signs to help make the diagnosis. Here are 12 signs of senior depression.

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National Family Caregivers Month
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National Family Caregivers Month

November 27, 2020June 30, 2022

National Family Caregivers Month is celebrated each November and recognizes the more than 40 million people in the U.S. who serve as caregivers.

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September Is Healthy Aging Month
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September Is Healthy Aging Month

September 23, 2020January 31, 2022

September is Healthy Aging Month. It provides many ideas for adults to improve their physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

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