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Six Dysphagia Home Care Tips

midnightsuncare — Fri, 21 May 2021 14:01:05 +0000

There’s nothing better than a tall, cold drink on a hot summer day, but for a senior with dysphagia, this simple pleasure can be dangerous. Dysphagia – or trouble with swallowing – impacts millions of seniors, due to weakened mouth and/or throat muscles. Alzheimer’s, MS, cancer, and stroke are all root causes as well. We’ve […]

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Startling New Medication-Related Fall Risks for Seniors: Are You at Risk?

midnightsuncare — Mon, 10 May 2021 16:00:17 +0000

We’ve known for a while that there are certain medications that enhance the danger of falls for seniors. Twenty years ago, slightly over 50% of elderly people were impacted by that risk; presently, that number has risen dramatically to a full 94% of seniors who are now vulnerable to falling as a result of medication […]

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The Alaska Heart Run

midnightsuncare — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:26:42 +0000

Millions of Americans live with heart conditions that can turn deadly, but the American Heart Association (AHA) is committed to funding research, awareness and care. Every year, Alaskans take a Saturday in April to help to raise money for the AHA, while also practicing heart healthy habits. On April 21, joins Alaskans in the Alaska […]

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Alcohol Abuse and the Elderly

midnightsuncare — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:12:12 +0000

Alcohol – it can be used responsibility but it can also become a major health problem if abused. April is Alcohol Awareness Month and it was established in 1987 to help reduce the stigma often associated with alcoholism. Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease, genetically predisposed and fatal if untreated. Millions of Americans suffer from […]

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Making sure your important papers are in order

midnightsuncare — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:21:35 +0000

Get Your Important Papers in Order What happens after you die, and end of life care conversations are never fun to have, but they’re very important. It doesn’t matter how old you are – there are certain documents you need to have in place. Without these documents, your family may not carry out your wishes […]

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Sleep awareness week - the health benefits, how to do it

midnightsuncare — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:10:39 +0000

Your Day Begins With Sleep A cup of coffee, a hot shower or a morning workout – most people have something that helps jumpstart the day. However, your day really begins with sleep. That’s the focus of the National Sleep Foundation’s 2018 Sleep Awareness Week. Sleep is one of the most important things you can […]

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Be Heart Healthy This Month

midnightsuncare — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 03:18:05 +0000

February is the month of love. In addition to showing some love for the people in your life, consider showing your heart some love this month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the U.S. The American Heart Association suggests these four tips for improving your heart health: Eat […]

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Love Makes You Live Longer

midnightsuncare — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 03:13:09 +0000

Valentine’s Day – some celebrate it as the ultimate day of love, while others call it the Hallmark holiday. Love it or leave it, whatever your take on Valentine’s Day, there are a lot of benefits to letting a little love into your life on any given day. Several studies have shown that married people […]

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Glaucoma Awareness Month

midnightsuncare — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:59:57 +0000

January marks Glaucoma Awareness Month, a sight-stealing disease affecting more than 3 million people. Glaucoma damages the eye’s optic nerve and for the millions of people sufferi ng from glaucoma, its effects often sneak up on them. As much as 40 percent of a person’s vision can be lost without a person noticing, giving the […]

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Have a Flu-Free Holiday Season, Anchorage, Alaska

midnightsuncare — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 21:08:47 +0000

By now the flu season is well underway and hopefully you are lucky enough to have avoided it, so far. The flu season traditionally begins to pick up in October and peaks between December and March. However, this year the flu season started early in Alaska and it’s been a rough one for many Alaskans […]

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