The Buzz on Bee Stings: What You Need to Know

Have you ever been stung by a bee? It’s not only painful, but a bee sting can also be life-threatening! If you were stung once with no reaction, that doesn’t mean the next time will be just as uneventful. Do you know what to do in case of an allergic reaction?

Caregivers

How to Deal with Caregiver Burnout

Caregiver burnout is no joke; it is as real as it gets. The physical and emotional stress can make it hard to care for a loved one or client. Burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion, often accompanied by a change in attitude. It can cause emotional fluctuations and make a positive and caring person feel negative and detached. Here are 7 ways to deal with caregiver burnout.

Making A Difference

Independent Living – 7 Things to Consider

Independent living residences are designed to make life easier for seniors and have become very popular in recent years. If you have been thinking about independent living for yourself or a loved one, we have everything you need to consider before deciding.

Summer Season

Take a Hike – 5 Things To Bring Along

One of the best things about warmer weather is that it brings us out of the house. If you live in an area that experiences cold winters like me, the first crocus that pops through the ground is an excuse to be outside. But the great outdoors can bring a whole other series of issues. Read More.

Elderly

7 Essential Bathroom Equipment for the Elderly

Physical challenges coupled with a dangerous environment increase the risk of falls among the elderly. Though bruises and fractures are common, thousands of seniors die from falls and injuries sustained in the bathroom. As a result, many seniors become reluctant to use the restroom. Fortunately, there are ways to make the bathroom easier and safer to use. Special bathroom equipment designed for seniors can reduce the risk of falls and increase independence.

Winter Season

Winter Safety Tips: Keeping Our Seniors Safe This Winter

Aging makes us more vulnerable to many things, especially in the winter. Cold temperatures, such as hypothermia (low body temperature), frostbite, and falls, challenge seniors. Senior citizens can lose body heat much faster than younger adults and are often unaware of lost body heat, which can be very dangerous. Hypothermia, or a body temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, can cause health problems.

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A Primer on Biofeedback Therapy

Biofeedback is a therapy to measure your body’s response to key functions with the help of sensors. This information helps you learn more about how your body works, gives you control over body functions, and insights into health conditions. Learn all about biofeedback therapy at HPFY.

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5 Ways to Rethink Your New Year's Resolutions

If achieving that goal was easy, the magazines you see while standing in line at the grocery store wouldn't be taunting you with the same attention-grabbing headlines year after year: “NEW YEAR, NEW BODY!” “DROP 2 SIZES BY VALENTINE’S DAY!”, “RING IN THE NEW YEAR & LOSE 10 LBS EVERY WEEK!” Those magazines are known as an impulse buy, something that you didn't necessarily go into the store to purchase, and they are designed to attract the attention of a captive audience. There's not much you can do while you're waiting there in line, but if that headline speaks to you, you will put that magazine in your cart.

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6 Holiday Stress Busters For A Happy Holiday Season

Stress always seems to mount during the holiday season. While it should sound like fun to decorate your home, bake some holiday treats, or make plans to see family and friends, let's face it, these all add to the things we do every day, which makes everything that much more stressful. So, what can we do to make the holidays the most wonderful time of the year?

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