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WaterH: A Smart Water Bottle to Track Your Hydration

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Water H to track your hydration

The general rule for how much hydration you need each day is that you should drink one-third of your body weight in fluid ounces. A person who weighs 150 pounds should try to drink about 50 ounces per day.  That’s about 6.25 cups per day. This is especially important for seniors who can become easily dehydrated. As you can see, you don’t have to drown yourself because that … [Read more...]

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving is a Women’s Issue

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Cargiving for an Alzheimer's or dementia patient

Diane Ty is the Senior Director of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging. She is an author of a report called Guiding the Care Journey Building Dementia Workforce and System Capacity Through Care Navigation. It takes a deep dive into explaining why care navigation is an important element in the complex care journey to help people living with dementia and their … [Read more...]

Free Mental Wellness Resources You Can Start Using Today!

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Older woman worried - mental health

Mental health is a significant factor in our overall health and well-being. Yet, finding adequate mental healthcare can be difficult, especially as we age. However, unbeknownst to many, several free mental health resources are available for people of all ages. These resources can offer the support you need to maintain a healthy mental state, even during the most … [Read more...]

Why Seniors Need to Take MRSA and Superbugs Seriously

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 2 Comments

Wash your hands to prevent MRSA

I’ve been following along with a Facebook friend’s online journal of the struggles she is having with a partner who has a life-threatening MRSA infection. If you aren’t familiar with the superbug Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, it is an infection that you can get anywhere. It is most often picked up in hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. The patient I … [Read more...]

Four Reasons Why Older Women Should Curb Their Drinking Habits

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Drinking too much

If you are an older woman who enjoys a daily cocktail or two you may want to consider either curbing your drinking habits or cutting out alcohol completely. The reason is that the health benefits of doing so are extensive. What stops some women from giving up alcohol are common misconceptions such as hearing in the news how drinking is beneficial or how challenging it is to cut … [Read more...]

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