2016 Editions

2016 Editions

Explaining kids' doctor visits and vaccination schedules

The Need for Children’s Wellness Visits

Learn how to prepare yourself — and your child — before their next wellness visit. From vaccines and common parent concerns to explaining the visit to your child and easing worries about getting a shot, we offer tips to make the appointment go smoothly. ...
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The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Dementia

For many years, researchers have been studying the link between people aging with and without hearing loss and people aging with dementia. Although there is still no clear cause between

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Pets, Wildlife and Camp

While winter finally arrived, you may be planning ahead to find the perfect camp, man of which have wonderful outdoor activeties. This means you need to be mindful of the

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Improve your Mental Sharpness. Bridge and other activities help to boost brainpower

Exercising the brain can have some important health and disease-prevention benefits.

In fact, a 2014 study conducted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center found that participants who reported playing

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How to Pay for Long-Term Care

Long-term care will be needed for many aging loved ones. While nursing homes, assisted living centers and other care options are available, they are an expense and could drain your

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Take a Trip with Your Loved One Safely

If you are planning a trip with an older loved one this summer, you’re probably building a checklist to make sure everything goes smoothly. While transportation, accommodations and what to

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Hearing Your Heart. Breaking The Silence And Get Connected With Family

When a spouse, parent or grandparent refuses to wear a hearing aid or assistive de-
vice, it can be a problem for the whole family. read more

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5 Spring Tips for People with Puppies and Kittens

Spring often makes us think of welcoming new lives into our world. You may be expecting a new child, grandchild, or pet. While pets and babies are wonderful household additions,

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Caring For Your Loved One At Home

Mom had been doing great at home, taking care of herself and enjoying life. No one in the family is really contemplating having to care for her. Suddenly, she has

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Better Connections. Communication help for caregivers and loved ones

Did you know that in the U.S., there are more than 6 million stroke survivors and nearly 3.2 million Americans living with disabilities due to a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

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