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Clinical trials help to advance medical knowledge and patient care. They are an excellent way of discovering new treatment methods for diseases, as well as new ways to diagnose and minimize the chance of developing the disease. Clinical trials allow researchers to know what can and can’t work in humans…
Being a senior isn’t an easy feat. You have lots of decades behind you, and tons of experiences underneath your belt, too. Now retired, you are settling into your golden years to enjoy all the free time that comes with it. Your daily routines are more relaxed and you are…
One of the most significant challenges for any healthcare administrator is creating a plan for dealing with the waste that’s generated in their facility. This task is crucial in nursing homes and assisted living communities because patients live in the same place they receive their care. Fortunately, there are several…
Retirement is supposed to be something you look forward to. It’s a time in your life when you should be reaping the rewards of all your hard work and dedication to your job and family. Unfortunately, most adults nearing retirement aren’t able to see this concept manifest in their own…
Helping elderly parents come to terms with no longer being able to live alone is one of the most challenging and awkward conversations conceivable. One possibility that can make the decision easier to accept is opening your own home to aid in their care. If this is the route your…
The only thing that is certain about life is that anything can happen, even the unexpected. No one likes to spend their time contemplating the unthinkable, but putting some thought into what you want for your final arrangements can help prepare your loved ones for any worst case scenario. Keeping…
Your sense of well-being as a senior depends on how you think, feel, and act. Fortunately, there are many ways to engage in a full life, and they’re right at your fingertips. Let’s take a quick look at a variety of practical ways that you can implement today, with very…
The average American retires at the age of 63, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) says the full retirement age is between 65 and 67. Regardless of your age, you can retire whenever you want—what matters is how you prepare for your retirement. You…
Let’s admit it: just like most people, you probably think of creative writing as an activity for young budding writers or students who have to do it to get higher grades. However, creative writing is proven to be a great activity even for elderly people who suffer from dementia. In…
The idea that death is the only thing 100% promised to us in life makes living every day to its fullest more encouraging. So by the time you reach old age and cannot move around as actively as you used to, you would have hopefully lived a full life because…