Most often, the care for elderly parents or other family members falls to their adult children and other family members. Often, that is more heavily placed on one family member then on others. And while most say it is a blessing to care for parents as they age, it also can be exhausting and emotionally […]
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Aging creates many changes in the human body, including changes in nutritional needs in older adults. That’s because an elderly person requires fewer calories due to decreased physical activity and a lower metabolic rate. That also means that the diet should change to accommodate the nutritional needs of the older person. The second helpings or
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At our sister company, BeeHive Homes, there is an opportunity to serve others in a capacity that is unlike most places. The honor and satisfaction that comes from caring for the residents of our homes is sometimes overwhelming, and is often the most rewarding. We wanted to share a note from one of our many valued
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The elderly spend much of their time indoors so the quality of the air inside the home becomes very important. Poor air quality affects older people more. As our bodies age, they don’t compensate as well for environmental issues. Those who suffer from lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, or asthma become
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An April 2022 international study has identified 75 genes associated with Alzheimer’s disease including 42 new genes that had not previously been linked to the disease. Findings of the study were published in the journal, Nature Genetics. What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and is often hereditary. This study more
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