If you are a pet owner, you’ve probably experienced the many therapeutic and emotional benefits that animals provide. It can be something as simple as coming home after a bad day and being greeted very enthusiastically by your dog or taking your horse for a long trail ride. Pets are great at helping us get […]
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Just thinking about essential “paperwork” and documents can cause anxiety and stress. You either feel like you haven’t save what you need or you have 27 shoeboxes full and can’t find anything. There is a happy middle ground, and getting your affairs in order – including all that paperwork – isn’t as hard as you
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As parents or relatives age, balancing respect for their autonomy and independence against the potential consequences of their mental or physical health decline can be challenging. A power of attorney (POA) is one way to ensure that your loved one’s wishes will be prioritized. In a nationwide survey, 90% of people said they knew they
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Did you know that as you age, your sleep patterns change? We often experience normal changes in our sleeping patterns, such as becoming sleepy earlier, waking up earlier, or experiencing less deep sleep. However, disturbed sleep, waking up tired every day, and other symptoms of insomnia are not a normal part of aging. Sleep is just as
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When it comes to senior living communities, they come in many shapes and sizes. It’s important to understand that there is no universal process or approach when it comes to aging and one’s needs. There is a common misconception that a senior living community (which provides a variety of senior living options) is the same
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Social media is in the headlines daily. Whether it’s a tweet from a celebrity, politician, or news outlet, headlines about Facebook, or viral videos from YouTube, social media, which is free and easy to use, has become a regular part of our lives. Humans are predisposed to connect and the quality of these connections impacts
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Memory Care is a program or level of specialized care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Dedicated areas of senior living communities provide safe and secure environments where staff can closely monitor the well-being of residents. You’ll also find programs, activities, and events that are designed to help memory care residents
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The Coronavirus pandemic has turned life upside down for just about everyone, but seniors – who are at the highest risk of serious complications from the virus – have faced the most significant restrictions on their activities and staying active. Covid has meant a far more sedentary lifestyle for the older population – and that
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When thinking about aging, negative associations often follow – will I have trouble getting around, will I face health issues, will I be alone…That said, a positive attitude can transform the experience of aging. Decades of research on ‘happy aging’ has confirmed that a positive outlook can improve one’s emotional and physical health throughout the
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Posted on Parade.com – written by: Megan O’Neill Melle Memory loss is not inevitable as we age, says neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, M.D. “There’s a natural wear and tear that happens to our bodies, but the brain is different,” Gupta says. “It can be sustained throughout your entire life and can even get
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