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Protegerse a Sí Mismo y a sus Seres Queridos Contra el Fraude y las Estafas

Es una triste realidad que todos debamos estar alerta a diario para protegernos del fraude y las estafas. Estas se presentan de muchas formas y tendencias, y pueden ser muy creativas a la hora de engañarnos. En la mayoría de los casos, se aprovechan de nuestros miedos e intentan que paguemos por temor. Aquí te explicamos cómo protegerte.

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Setting Boundaries as a Caregiver

As a caregiver, it is essential that you remain committed to your personal boundaries, making sure that you give yourself time and space to address your personal needs for rest, relaxation, and fulfillment. This foundation for positive self-care is vital in improving your well-being. Here’s how to do it.

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The Importance of Tears

As caregivers, it is especially important not to suppress our feelings. The caregiving journey can be filled with sadness, frustration, and grief. Shedding tears is a natural and healthy response to those emotions. Tears benefit people in numerous ways, including helping to detoxify the body. Find out more about the importance of tears.

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The Importance of Water

Lack of water, called dehydration, can be quite dangerous and can lead to decrease blood volume, which lowers the amount of blood sent to the major organs of the body, especially the kidneys. Therefor it is especially important for an older adult to keep up his or her fluid intake. Here’s how to do it.

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Establecer Límites como Cuidador

Como cuidador, es esencial que siga comprometido con sus límites personales, asegurándose de darse tiempo y espacio para abordar sus necesidades personales de descanso, relajación y satisfacción. Esta base para un autocuidado positivo es vital para mejorar su bienestar. Aquí se explica cómo hacerlo.

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La Importancia del Agua

La falta de agua, llamada deshidratación, puede ser bastante peligrosa y provocar una disminución del volumen sanguíneo, lo que disminuye el flujo sanguíneo a los principales órganos del cuerpo, especialmente a los riñones. Por lo tanto, es especialmente importante que una persona mayor mantenga una ingesta adecuada de líquidos. Aquí te explicamos cómo hacerlo.

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