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Getting Older? How Are You Sleeping?

February 13, 2019 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 1 comment

Print this entrySleeping problems in the elderly are more than likely to manifest in a particular pattern, depending on the health of the person, and the prescription drugs they may be taking for their health problems. The quality of their sleep may change considerably, either because of less demands on their energy as a result of retirement, or through illness. Getting Older? How Are You Sleeping? Illness disrupts sleep patters in the elderly, and may result in increased awakenings due…

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Loneliness Makes You Older

June 12, 2018 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryThe majority of us have been affected by loneliness at one point or another – and while it was probably only a temporary loneliness, you probably remember how you felt at the time. You craved interaction with friends after moving to a new area, losing your loved one, going through a breakup or even after spending a week in bed with the flu. It’s terrible – the feeling that loneliness makes you older. Our brains have evolved to…

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How to Live a Healthier Life as You Get Older

June 5, 2018 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryWhen you’re getting older, you may know that you need to do different things to keep yourself healthy. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell how to live a healthier life as you get older. With so many pieces of confusing information on the Internet, you may want to run away from your attempt to get healthy. Don’t worry, you don’t have to run away just yet. Here are a few things that you should try to incorporate into your…

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Normal vs. Abnormal Memory Aging

February 19, 2017 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entry7 Ways to Differentiate Normal vs. Abnormal Memory Changes as You Age As you age, it is natural that your memory is not going to be as good as it used to be. If you have children, you may notice how well their memory functions. However, as you move further into adulthood, you may find that your memory is decreased. In fact, it is known that most people experience decreases in their ability to learn new things and…

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