May is Older Americans Month, which is overseen by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). This year’s focus is on how older Americans can focus on maintaining their independence and increasing...
May
2022
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Apr
2022
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As spring kicks into full gear, many of us are starting to feel the sniffles that come due to increased pollen levels. Allergies can range from mildly annoying symptoms to life-threatening conditions;...
Mar
2022
03
A nutritious diet is key in maintaining your health and preventing diseases. This is especially important for older adults, who as they age, see an increased risk for certain diseases and health condi...
Feb
2022
14
February is low-vision awareness month, which means now is a good time to check up on your vision and take care of your eyes. As you age, it is vital that you take care of your eyesight, especially as...
Nov
2021
10
Every year, millions of people are affected with the flu. These cases tend to rise during the fall/winter, giving rise to what we call the flu season. Although it seems harmless, the flu can actually ...
Oct
2021
13
Depression in the Elderly: How to Help Your Loved One Cope With Aging October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and one important thing to take into consideration is the mental health of our seniors. ...
Sep
2021
01
Various changes can occur to your body as you hit your golden years. As you age, it is important to watch after your health. Many suffer from increased joint pain, risk of heart disease, skin changes,...
Aug
2021
02
Summer is here, and with it comes many days spent basking in the sun. As pleasant as it seems, too much sun exposure can easily harm your skin and do long-term damage. The UV rays emitted by the sun h...
Jul
2021
15
Summer is here, and with it comes more days spent outside in the heat! As the temperatures rise, it’s important to be aware of the signs of heatstroke and heat exhaustion. Both conditions, if not trea...
May
2021
03
Gut health is important to your overall wellbeing, especially as you age. What you eat affects all the processes in your body, including your cardiovascular and mental health. The key to keeping a hea...
Apr
2021
05
Steps You and Your Loved Ones Can Take to Improve Your Nutrition Studies show that 25-30% of seniors are malnourished in some form or another. As we get older, we tend to eat less and less. After t...
Mar
2021
01
As our loved ones grow older, they find that they can’t do many of the things they used to do and need help. We want the best care possible for their golden years, but the options seem endless, expens...
Feb
2021
04
February is American Heart Month. Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. In 2018, over 600 thousand Americans died due to heart disease. Maintaining your heart health is ...
Jan
2021
07
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. For every 100,000 women, 8 new cervical cancer cases are reported and at least 2 died from this disease. Although relatively rare, cervical cancer can go un...
Dec
2020
02
Handwashing The first week of December is National Handwashing Week! Washing your hands with soap and water is important in fighting off germs and keeping yourself healthy. Handwashing is also the ...
Oct
2020
05
Breast Cancer October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is the perfect opportunity to inform you about breast cancer and what you can do to help prevent it. Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women...
Sep
2020
10
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Aug
2020
31
Growing older means that there are a lot of changes that you need to make in your lifestyle and, invariably, in your diet. Choosing the right foods to eat as you age is just as important as knowing th...
Aug
2020
19
August Newsletter 2020 Welcome to August !! Elite HomeCare recognizes health observances this month. They are the following: Children’s Eye Health and Safety MonthGastroparesis Awaren...
Aug
2020
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