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If you’ve ever tried to convince an older parent to drink more water and gotten a polite shrug, you’ve run into one of aging’s quiet challenges. Dehydration is one of the most common — and most preventable — reasons older adults end up in the...
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Summer in Georgia is beautiful, but the heat can be punishing — and it’s especially dangerous for older adults. Each year, extreme heat causes more deaths in the United States than hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined, and adults 65 and older account for a...
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July is UV Safety Awareness Month, a timely reminder that sun protection isn’t just a summer-vacation concern — it’s a year-round part of healthy aging. For Georgia seniors enjoying porches, gardens, golf courses, and grandkids’ pool parties, a few...
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June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about conditions that affect millions of Americans. While migraines are often associated with younger adults, headaches remain an important health concern for older adults as well. For...
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Caring for a parent or spouse with Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most meaningful — and most demanding — things a family can do. It comes with deep love and also real exhaustion, and during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, those caregivers deserve...
Health Tips, Resources
When June rolls around, the Alzheimer’s Association and many other organizations spotlight Brain Awareness Month — and for good reason. While there’s no guaranteed way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, research increasingly shows that everyday choices...
