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Foot Care and Diabetes

Special care  of the  feet  is especially important for a person with diabetes because nerve damage (neuropathy) can  lead  to foot infections. Without nerves to warn the  brain of trauma to the  foot, the  tissue breaks down  and can  lead  to severe infections. Be sure it is mentioned to the  doctor  if a sore develops [...]

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Fell Down – Now What?

Are You Sure You Or Your Loved Ones Are Safe In Their Home Alone? Each year, one-third of the population 65 years and older experiences at least one fall, and half of those seniors fall repeatedly. An older adult is treated in a hospital emergency room for a fall  every 18 seconds, and every 35  [...]

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Hello. My name is Jane, and My Mother is an Alcoholic

It may be quite surprising to you to realize that your elderly mother or another senior in your life has come to abuse alcohol.  After all, none of us plan to become alcoholics when we grow up and many of us take great pains to avoid the devastation of this disease. However, if you find [...]

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Make Sure You Beat the Florida Heat!

Is it Getting Hotter or What! Dehydration and heat stroke are common heat-related diseases that can be life-threatening if left untreated. Heat-related illness occurs when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded. The body normally cools itself by sweating. But under some conditions, sweating isn’t enough and a person’s body temperature rises rapidly. Very high [...]

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Why Pet’s Are Truly A Senior’s Best Friend?

Owning a pet can be fun and rewarding for people of all ages.  Who does not appreciate the joyous greeting your dog displays when you return home for the day, tail wagging furiously – that sparkle in his eyes just for you?  Or, how about snuggling with your soft, sweet cat, her gentle purr tickling [...]

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Do you know an Ocala Senior Who Is Going Hungry? You can help!

One in every nine senior adults is at risk of hunger it is a silent epidemic that plagues millions of our loved ones every day. A Comfort Keepers of Ocala, Florida we are dedicated to keeping seniors independent through nutrition and quality in home care. Join us at stop-senior-hunger-dot-com and learn how to help someone [...]

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When Writing a Will…Consult An Attorney – Part II

When planning your estate it is best to choose the counsel of a lawyer—rather than do-it-yourself software and kits—to help guide you through the complexities of property and tax laws, wills, trusts and probate.  You are much more likely to meet all of your objectives with the help of a lawyer. If you are concerned [...]

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