Take a Deep Breath: Stress Relief Techniques for Seniors Article By | Comfort Keepers Stress destroys cells in the hippocampus, a brain site responsible for memory storage and retrieval. Stress Relief In many ways, stress is a part of life for all of us. But for seniors, stress can have a … [Read more...]
Summer Skin Safety for Seniors
Summer Skin Safety for Seniors Article by Comfort Keepers There are obvious cosmetic benefits to taking good care of our skin. More importantly, good skincare plays a big role in our overall health, especially for seniors. Because of the natural changes that occur in skin as we age, the summer … [Read more...]
Having a Healthy Attitude Toward Aging
Having a Healthy Attitude Toward Aging By Tricia Von Gonten, Director of Professional Relations, Comfort Keepers The Power of Happiness One could safely assume that, between being happy and sad, a majority of us would choose the former. After all, it’s when we’re happy that we tend to be more … [Read more...]
Having a Healthy Attitude Towards Aging
Article Courtesy of | Tricia Von Gonten, Director of Professional Relations, Comfort Keepers® One could safely assume that, between being happy and sad, a majority of us would choose the former. After all, it’s when we’re happy that we tend to be more productive and treat others with kindness and … [Read more...]
The 6 Stages of a Caregiver’s Journey
Caregivers travel a unique and winding road that is sometimes hard to understand unless you have traveled the same route yourself. Article courtesy of | Comfort Keepers® Caregivers travel a unique and winding road that is sometimes hard to understand unless you have traveled the same route … [Read more...]
Foods that Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
article courtesy of Comfort Keepers® Heart Health as We Age As we age, the risk of heart disease can increase due to a condition known as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis occurs when the arteries begin to narrow from plaque buildup in the arterial walls, disrupting blood flow throughout the … [Read more...]