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Recipe Roundup: American Diabetes Month

November is American Diabetes month and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we wanted to share some tasty and healthy food ideas with you that won’t spike your sugars. Start your morning off right with protein. Having something sweet or full of carbohydrates, like oatmeal or a bagel, will tend to make your sugars high…

The Best Programs for Seniors in Manatee County

Getting active, attending recreational classes, and maintaining good health are some great ways to be active in the Manatee County community. Luckily we have some great programs that offer all those fun activities and more. Senior Advantage Program of Manatee Healthcare System Hosted by Manatee Memorial Hospital and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, this membership offers…

Making Sure Your Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order Is Honored

My dad died on August 31, 2015, after a long bout with C.O.P.D. and a recurrence of lung cancer. Because his lungs were so weakened from the C.O.P.D., the lung cancer could not be treated. Surgery was not an option, and radiation and chemotherapy could not be tolerated. The family gathered to spend time with…

Do you have an elderly loved one that just loves to have a job and be busy? We have outlined a few work options for seniors that could help your elder with loneliness and social skills. Work: Doing some light work in a local supermarket can be a great way for seniors to stay social…

How to Help out with Meals on Wheels Plus

For over 40 years, Meals on Wheels Plus has been providing our local senior and disabled community with hot nutritious meals and have extended their program to include community events, a fitness center and fun activity-based classes for seniors. Volunteer Engagement Manager, Wanda Read-Burke, has discussed with us some of the programs and volunteer opportunities…

To start your new year off right, take a read below on some tips to strengthen your bones and joints. Bones can become susceptible to osteoporosis, loss or erosion of bone, which most commonly affects women. Osteoporosis is called the silent killer because you may not know that you have it until a fall or…

We all want what is best for our aging loved ones, but unfortunately, elder abuse is becoming an all-too-common occurrence. Did you know that physical abuse against the elderly is classified as domestic violence? It’s wise to keep your guard up with caregivers and neighbors who visit your loved one. October is Domestic Violence Awareness…