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What to Know & What to…
Image Credit: DepositPhotos. Have you noticed that an older relative seems to be having trouble hearing you at times? Or perhaps you’ve realized that sometimes YOU are the one saying “What?” These situations are extremely common. Sometimes the issue is that one is trying to communicate in a noisy place and there is no need

Our Blog – SkinHealth Studios
As a master aesthetician, I must say I am not a fan of a lot of beauty tools out there. There are so many fun modalities and machines I get to work with in the beauty industry, and to tell ya the truth so many of them don’t hold up to my standards. I’m trusted

How to Diagnose Dementia: the Practical…
“Doctor, do you diagnose dementia? Because I need someone who can diagnose dementia.” A man asked me this question recently. He explained that his 86 year-old father, who lived in the Bay Area, had recently been widowed. Since then the father had sold his long-time home rather quickly, and was hardly returning his son’s calls.

What is our Glass Skin Microneedling…
A cocktail of hyaluronic + micro-dosed neurotoxin + stem cells + peptides This treatment is a collagen booster, promotes healthy cell turnover and has a mild tightening effect. Microneedling in this manner deposits hyaluronic acid in the superficial layers of skin where it can attract water to hydrate skin and gently smooth out fine lines.

Choosing The Best Eye Cream For…
Looking for the best eye cream for swollen eyes, dark circles or undereye bags? Whether you’re noticing eye puffiness in the mornings, fine lines creeping in or that post-sleepless-night sag, the right eye creams for your eye issues can make a visible difference. At Eminence Organic Skin Care, we offer targeted, organic and plant-based products for

Avoiding Aging Incapacity Problems: Durable Powers…
One of the most common concerns I hear from people is “My older parent’s behavior is concerning me and I’m worried about her mental abilities.” As I explained in a related article: it’s not always dementia but often it is. And unless an older person has done a good job planning ahead, it can be very hard

Our Blog – SkinHealth Studios
Running day-to-day from event to event, being exposed to sun and dust, experiencing increased stress hormone production, and so on will take a toll on skin health by clogging up pores, increasing oil production, and causing acne, redness and inflammation. Unfortunately, busy lifestyles and stressful careers have their consequences. But SkinHealth Studios is here to

8 Great Gift Ideas for Older…
It’s getting to be that time of the year: the season when many of us start looking for a thoughtful gift to give to an older loved one. I’ll be honest: I’m not much of a shopper and it’s not my style to give physical gifts just for the sake of doing so. But I

Everything you wanna know about filler
What are hyaluronic acid fillers? They are sterile gels consisting of non-animal, cross-linked, hyaluronic acid (HA) and are made in a laboratory. HA is a natural sugar found in the skin. They contain no human or animal, and have the best safety profile of all the fillers currently on the market. Fillers all have slightly

9 Types of Issues to Address…
Most older adults don’t need much help from others. In fact, many of them are quite busy assisting others and otherwise contributing to their families, communities, and/or workplaces. But of course, many older people eventually do need some help from others, especially if they live into their 80s, 90s, or beyond. After all, only a