We are living longer – thanks to advances in modern medicine. As we age, it’s more important than ever that we focus on living a healthy lifestyle – from diet, to exercise, to maintaining a healthy mindset and nurturing our minds. September is Healthy Aging Month, which was designated in order to focus national attention on the […]
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Your parents have spent decades together – building and enjoying a life with each other. They figured out how to overcome challenges, both big and small, making it through a lifetime together. As they age, their need for care may be different, and it can be hard to understand how to help. Despite what may
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August is National Eye Exam Month and there is a lot you can do to help keep your eyes healthy and protect your vision in between your yearly exams. Of course, the first step is getting that exam! Get a dilated eye exam every year. It’s simple and painless and it’s the single best thing
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When it comes to finding the right Senior Living Community, especially one that includes a Memory Care area, be sure to inquire if and how they incorporate music into the program. We retain the ability to feel joy – and we often can get that experience from music. Music can help people living with dementia access memories,
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August is National Immunization Month (NIAM). NIAM is a yearly observance in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages from infants to elderly. The goal of NIAM is to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases. If COVID has taught us anything, it’s just
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1 in 3 adults in the U.S. serves as a caregiver, meaning they provide support to a loved one in need of assistance. While this is a very important role that can be tremendously rewarding, it’s also important to understand that caregiving can be physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. Caregivers often put their own needs and desires aside while caring
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As we get older, our bodies don’t respond the way they used to. Sleep wrong and you have a stiff neck for a week. Reach for something on a shelf and you feel your shoulder make a weird noise. Bend over to grab something off the floor, and you throw out your back. The scenarios
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Did you know that as we age, we become less cautious about the effects of the sun on our skin and bodies? Many seniors think that since they haven’t gotten skin cancer yet, they won’t, and that it can take decades to develop. Mickey Mantle, the famous baseball player, died of cancer at the age of
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Each year millions of adults over the age of 65 suffer a fall, and many end up sustaining serious injuries that negatively impact their functioning, mobility, and quality of life. In some situations, such as a broken hip, the injury could put them at increased risk of death. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that falls
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“Alexa, remind me to call Dr. Smith tomorrow to schedule a follow up appointment.” Smart home devices are no longer only for the tech advanced. Today, smart home devices help millions of Americans do everything from get the latest weather to help with homework! Smart home devices can offer many benefits to seniors as well
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