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Crystal Jo is a Registered Nurse and a professional freelance writer. She uses her expert knowledge, skills and personal experience in senior health, wellness and education to provide content that teaches, engages and inspires readers. When she isn’t writing or working she can be found in the kitchen burning dinner for her husband and 3 young kids when she would rather be out in the garden.

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Preventing and Treating Vision Loss in the Elderly

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are 61 million adults that are at a high risk for vision loss in the United States. Fortunately, early detection and treatment of age-related eye problems can help to prolong a parent or senior loved...

Posted On 17 May 2019

, By Crystal Jo

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What You Need to Know About Preventing and Treating Dental Decay in the Elderly

One out of five adults over the age of 65 no longer have any teeth. Of the aging adults who still have their teeth, 96% will have a cavity and 1 in 5 will not have the decay treated. Read more about how to prevent and treat dental decay in a parent or senior loved one. Dental...

Posted On 13 May 2019

, By Crystal Jo

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What You Need to Know About Preventing and Treating Bronchitis in the Elderly

Breathing is a simple process until you become sick. Bronchitis affects the ability to get air into and out of the lungs and can be acute –appearing after a cold or flu – or chronic – causing an ongoing cough and swelling. Learn more about bronchitis in the elderly and what you...

Posted On 09 Jan 2019

, By Crystal Jo

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The Secret to Strengthening Your Memory to Prevent Dementia

A new study suggests brain plasticity in early dementia may be a cause for memory loss but that it can improve the function of other parts of the brain as well. Learn more about the research and how you may be able to prevent dementia or delay the progression of the disease....

Posted On 13 Dec 2018

, By Crystal Jo

Top 5 Activities for Seniors to Enjoy During the Winter Season

Winter is the time of year when most of us want to stay indoors, but it is important to keep the body and mind sharp by staying active. Learn more about five activities that you and your senior loved one can safely enjoy together throughout the winter season. Top 5 Activities for...

Posted On 28 Nov 2018

, By Crystal Jo

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What If It Isn’t Dementia?

It is often assumed that dementia is an inevitable part of aging, as the disease currently affects over 50 million people worldwide. What you need to know, however, is that dementia symptoms can have a variety of causes. Learn which causes of dementia may be preventable,...

Posted On 16 Nov 2018

, By Crystal Jo

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What You Need to Know About Colonoscopies in the Elderly

Colonoscopies are one of the most dreaded medical procedures and understandably so. They have a risk of bowel perforation, are invasive and require sedation. Nobody wants to get a colonoscopy, yet there are over 40,000 done each day. Is a colonoscopy always necessary? Here is...

Posted On 25 Oct 2018

, By Crystal Jo

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Does My Parent Have a Personality Disorder?

Many adult children will struggle with their relationship with their aging parent. Learning what a personality disorder is and common symptoms can help you see how to set appropriate boundaries and how to free yourself from guilt and obligation. Read more about what to do if your...

Posted On 17 Sep 2018

, By Crystal Jo

Hip Replacement Surgery Dos and Don’ts: What You Need to Know Before Your Surgery

Hip replacement surgery is one of the most common orthopedic procedures with over 300,000 surgeries done each year. The best piece of advice we can give you before your surgery is to be prepared. If you know what to do and what to not do, you can speed up your healing time and...

Posted On 07 May 2018

, By Crystal Jo