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Are Vitamin Patches a Good Choice for Seniors?Senior Nutrition

Are Vitamin Patches a Good Choice for Seniors?

Vitamin patches promise easy nutrition through the skin. Here is what the evidence actually says before seniors switch from pills.

Ron NovakRon NovakJun 4, 2021
Caring Village Crafts: A Mother’s Day Appreciation JarFamily Caregiving

Caring Village Crafts: A Mother’s Day Appreciation Jar

A heartfelt Mother's Day craft: build an appreciation jar that shows your gratitude far better than any store gift.

Ron NovakRon NovakMay 1, 2021
The Importance of Pet Companionship for SeniorsSenior Health

The Importance of Pet Companionship for Seniors

Loneliness and decline often arrive together with age. The right dog or cat can quietly transform a senior's daily life.

Ron NovakRon NovakApr 27, 2021
Memory Keeping to Preserve Your Family HistoryFamily Caregiving

Memory Keeping to Preserve Your Family History

Birthdays and stories slip away faster than we think. Simple ways to capture your family history before the memories fade.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 2, 2021
What Does Your Temperature Mean?Senior Health

What Does Your Temperature Mean?

Is a reading normal, low, or cause for concern? Understand what your body temperature is actually telling you.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 18, 2020
How are Reading Glasses and Presbyopia Connected?Senior Health

How are Reading Glasses and Presbyopia Connected?

Holding the menu at arm's length? Presbyopia explains why near vision fades with age, and what reading glasses really do.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 2, 2020
Eye Health Tips for Healthy AgingSenior Health

Eye Health Tips for Healthy Aging

The habits you build now shape how well you see later: simple eye care for healthy aging.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 29, 2020
What Is a Ventilator and How Does It Work?Senior Health

What Is a Ventilator and How Does It Work?

What a ventilator actually does, and how to explain it clearly to a loved one facing one.

Ron NovakRon NovakSep 1, 2020
How Do I Access My Parent’s Personal Records?Elder Care Planning

How Do I Access My Parent’s Personal Records?

Loving a parent is not enough to see their records. Why you need legal authority, and how to set it up early.

Ron NovakRon NovakMay 18, 2020
In the News: Coronavirus Resources for Aging AdultsSenior Health

In the News: Coronavirus Resources for Aging Adults

Fever, cough, and shortness of breath demand quick action for older adults. Coronavirus guidance and resources for aging families.

Ron NovakRon NovakMar 8, 2020
Prevent, Detect & Treat Dehydration in Seniors – The Importance of Staying HydratedSenior Nutrition

Prevent, Detect & Treat Dehydration in Seniors – The Importance of Staying Hydrated

Seniors dehydrate faster and feel it less. Why staying hydrated matters so much, and how to prevent, spot, and treat it.

Ron NovakRon NovakMar 6, 2020
How to Live with Your ArthritisSenior Health

How to Live with Your Arthritis

By 2040, 78 million adults will live with arthritis: practical ways to manage the pain and keep moving.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 12, 2020