Whether you are a Broward PACE Program participant, a family member, or a caregiver, this is your digital destination for healthy aging, caregiving support, and wellness guidance. From navigating medical issues to finding balance as a caregiver, we are here to guide you through the journey of aging with dignity.
A healthy mouth plays a vital role in maintaining overall wellness and quality of life, especially for seniors. In fact, good oral hygiene helps prevent various dental problems and can even contribute to the prevention of systemic diseases. That’s why the older you get, the more important it becomes to pay attention to your oral health.
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A healthy mouth plays a vital role in maintaining overall wellness and quality of life, especially for seniors. In fact, good oral hygiene helps prevent various dental problems and can even contribute to the prevention of systemic diseases. That’s why the older you get, the more important it becomes to pay attention to your oral health.
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Being a caregiver to an aging parent can be a tough job. When combined with trying to parent your own children, there are bound to be some periods that feel stressful or overwhelming. Fortunately, if your children are old enough, you have a unique opportunity to benefit everyone in the family.
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Research shows that more than 90% of American adults are not getting the fiber their bodies need each day. That gap has real consequences for health, especially as we age. This post breaks down what fiber does, why it is so important for older adults, and how seniors can make it a bigger part of everyday eating.
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Being a caregiver to an aging parent can be a tough job. When combined with trying to parent your own children, there are bound to be some periods that feel stressful or overwhelming. Fortunately, if your children are old enough, you have a unique opportunity to benefit everyone in the family.
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For older adults at risk for elevated blood pressure or heart disease, reducing sodium intake is one of the most effective dietary levers for protecting heart health. That is why this post aims to introduce salt substitutes and seasoning strategies that let you cut sodium without sacrificing taste.
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– Florida PACE Centers, Florida’s largest and most experienced Program for All-Inclusive Elderly Care (PACE) provider, is proud to announce that Suzana Simoes, Director of Rehabilitation Services, has been published in the Journal for Healthcare Quality for her article, “Keeping Track of DME Utilization—Lessons Learned.”
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While caregiving is a deeply rewarding role, it can also be emotionally and physically demanding. Taking care of yourself not only helps you stay healthy but also ensures you can continue to provide the best possible care for your loved ones. In this post, we will explore some self-care strategies that caregivers can incorporate into their daily routines.
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While some vision changes are a natural part of aging, significant vision loss is not inevitable. In this post, we will give you practical tips that can help protect your vision and maintain healthy eyes as you age.
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