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Quick! Stand Up!

You aren’t reading this sitting down, are you? Oh my gosh! You are! Quick! Stand up! In case you haven’t heard, sitting is the new smoking. Yes, just by sitting you are shortening your life! If you don’t believe me, go check for yourself. I’ll wait.   Great!...

Sex after Menopause: VN Live Event

One of the things we stress here at Intentional Caregiver is care for the caregiver. Caring for yourself in all aspects of your life is an important part of the caregiving process. Physical, emotional and spiritual well-being are all very important parts of living a...

Smart, Strong Aging: 3 Ways to Stay Healthy Through the Years

We can’t stop time, but three body-smart habits can help us turn back the clock a bit.   A range of studies show that a mix of mental and physical activity can promote well-being, improve our health and prevent the onset of diseases like Parkinson’s and...

Hospital Acquired Infections – Risks and Prevention

Having worked in the hospital for many years, I’m aware of the potential for healthcare acquired infections. The elderly and chronically ill are especially vulnerable. Many of these infections are caused by the devices and procedures that are necessary in order...

A New Approach For the New Year

If there’s one thing people associate with the new year it’s making resolutions. A lot of resolutions relate to losing weight, exercising, or stopping a bad habit. Just like you have to use exercise equipment for it to work, you have to remember that you have...