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How to Combat Feelings of Loneliness in the Elderly
The prevalence of lonely adult seniors is very high across the United States. Fortunately, we can volunteer our time in the community to help this problem. Here are some tips to help combat feelings of loneliness in the elderly population: Volunteering Volunteer at...
Exercising with Chronic Conditions
We all know that exercise is crucial in our routine for staying healthy. Although we know the health benefits, it does not necessarily mean we follow and listen to the advice we hear. Exercise is important to not only maintain your health, but also for those who have...
Career Fair
This Healthcare Meet Up is brought to you by the West Central Texas Career Consortium (Abilene Christian University, Angelo State University, Cisco College, Hardin Simmons University, Howard Payne University and McMurry University). The event is for freshman who...
Signs of Hearing Loss
It is very common to gradually lose your hearing as you age. Aging and exposure to loud noises are the main contributors to hearing loss. There are a few signs to look out for when it comes to hearing loss, whether it is for a loved one or yourself: Speech starts to...
The Center for Speech, Language and Learning
Close to Abilene Christian University’s campus is the Center for Speech, Language and Learning. This facility is located at 1541 N Judge Ely Blvd, and is part of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Abilene Christian University. Services are...
Physical and Psychological Effects of Caregiving
By Haleigh Heath Caregiving is something everyone of us has heard of, but some of us may have not heard of the different physical and psychological effects it can have on the person providing the care. Caregiving can be very strenuous depending on the level of care...
Protecting Your Brain
It is important to stay proactive and start prevention against cognitive disorders. Even by middle age, you can start preventing these diseases and disorders by exercising your brain, as well as your body. The secret to this is by staying active. Give your brain a...
Communicating with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease
Communication is an essential asset in everyday life. It helps develop and maintain relationships, request items, ask questions, and it is allows us to live a meaningful life. When communication is taken away, your whole life is affected. Those who are diagnosed with...
Importance of a Healthy Diet on Aging
We’ve all been told at some point in our lives that what we eat is super important. It helps with our present health, but it can also help us age well in the future. This may not be something that we are concerned with until it really begins to affect us. Eating the...
The Benefits of Documenting Your Life Story
Have you ever considered writing down the events in your life to document them? It could be a funny story to tell your children and grandchildren one day, document life lessons, tell about important events in your life, or to express the gratitude of the blessings you...