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Age in Place: How To Take Blood Pressure Readings at Home

WEBSit down in a chair with a supported back, keeping your back straight. Put the blood pressure cuff on bare skin (not clothing). Rest your cuffed arm on a surface (such as an …

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5 Core Exercises for Seniors: Build Strength From Your Center

WEBTargets: Upper and lower abdominals. Lie on the floor with your knees bent. Pull your belly button in and push your back toward the floor. Keeping your knee bent, raise your right …

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The 7 Best Vitamins for Seniors To Protect Brain, Eye, and Bone …

WEBOther formulations include lycopene, lutein, and probiotics. Some of the best multivitamins include One-A-Day vitamins for people more than 65 years old and Centrum Silver for …

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Vitamin B12 Dosage for Seniors: What It Does and How Much to …

WEBIn some cases, doctors may recommend high doses — more than 1,000 micrograms (mcg) per day. A recent study found that for seniors, a daily dose of 500 micrograms was …

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Tai Chi for Seniors: The Exercise You Can Do All Your Life

WEBGiven the nickname "meditation in motion," tai chi has been shown to benefit your physical, mental, and emotional health. Plus, since tai chi's gentle …

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What Are ADLs and IADLs and How Do They Impact Quality of Life

WEBPart of maintaining a high quality of life is determined by our ability to complete daily tasks. These daily tasks were originally dubbed ADLs (Activities of Daily …

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How To Set Up a Fall Recovery Plan at Home — Snug Safety

WEBThe safe way to stand up from a fall includes the following steps: Roll into a supine position (lay on your side with your knees bent). Use the arm closest to the …

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Senior Independence: Actionable Steps to Stay Safe at Home

WEBOr, consider having a home health aid come to your house several days a week. Daily exercise: Going to physical therapy and maintaining your mobility, flexibility, …

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Emergency Treatment for High Blood Pressure at Home: When to …

WEBWhen you have hypertension, the force of your blood pushing against the walls of arteries (your blood vessels) is higher than normal. For the average person, …

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4 Brain Games for Seniors: Give Your Mind a Workout

WEBGive your mind a daily workout by performing brain exercises for seniors. Jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, board games, and other brain games for seniors are …

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19 Games for Seniors To Enjoy In-Person and Online

WEBChess and checkers: Chess and checkers are two fun activities to play for older adults. Plus, unlike other board games, you only need two players to play. Online …

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Your Guide to Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

WEBBy providing non-emergency medical transportation services, communities can collectively improve health profiles and ensure vulnerable populations get the care …

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Your Complete Guide to Knowing Your Options During Medicare …

WEBFind a Medigap Policy plan finder. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) and ask a representative to run a search for plan options and mail the results. Have your …

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The 21 Best Dogs for Seniors

WEBRegular brushing and grooming is a requirement for these dogs, and their instincts make them prone to chasing critters. They’re ideal for seniors who have a …

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How Snug Works — Snug Safety

WEBHow Snug Works. Snug is the free daily check-in app for seniors who live alone. Snug checks in with you every day to confirm you’re okay and if there is no response, alerts …

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What To Do When a Spouse Dies: A To-Do List for the

WEBContact the Social Security Administration and request information on spousal and survivor benefits if they apply. Contact organizations including the Veteran’s …

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