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Healthy Aging: Importance of Staying Hydrated

By |2025-07-10T11:42:56-05:00July 10th, 2025|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: , , |

Healthy Aging: Importance of Staying Hydrated Understanding Hydration and Its Importance for Seniors Water is more than a refreshing thirst-quencher - especially for seniors.  As the temperature rises, so does the risk of dehydration, which affects the body’s ability to function normally. Older people are at higher risk of dehydration, because older bodies have [...]

10 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

By |2024-07-02T12:55:54-05:00July 2nd, 2024|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: , , |

10 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors As the temperature rises, so does the risk for heat-related problems - especially for older adults.  “Summer is here, which means we’ll all be spending more time outdoors soaking up the sunshine,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations manager at the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN). “While sun exposure [...]

10 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

By |2023-07-12T11:32:06-05:00July 6th, 2023|Categories: Aging in Place|Tags: , , |

10 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors As the temperature rises, so does the risk for heat-related problems - especially for older adults.  “Summer is here, which means we’ll all be spending more time outdoors soaking up the sunshine,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations manager at the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN). “While sun exposure [...]

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