“What gives me hope, is the fact that when Marcia moved here, immediately people surrounded her and bonded with her,” reminisces Garry, the husband of a memory...
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Anti-Gravity Treadmills: Zero Impact Therapy for Seniors
Anti-gravity treadmills are changing the way clinics, rehabilitation and wellness centers are providing therapy to people with mobility issues, especially...
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Aging in Place Technology: Stay at Home Longer
Maintaining a sense of independence is significant for aging seniors. They want to drive themselves to doctor's appointments, church, the bank or grocery...
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Therapy Pets for Dementia Residents (Batteries Included)
Animal and pet therapy has long been recognized as calming and soothing for seniors — especially those in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Many senior living...
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Using Meditation and Wellscapes to Improve the Wellbeing of Our Caregivers
It’s no surprise that caregivers need care, too. That’s especially true for professional caregivers, as Katie, National Director of Life Enrichment for The...
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Experiencing the Care Found in Senior Living Communities [VIDEO]
“Oh gosh, they are awesome – from the housekeeper to the nurses,” exclaims Wendy, daughter of a resident at Terracina Grand, a senior living community in...
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Assisted Living Decisions: Moving in as a Couple
As life spans continue to increase, more and more seniors are moving into senior living communities as couples — rather than individually. That, of course, is...
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Understanding Wandering and Dementia: Our Tips for Caregivers
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, six in ten people with dementia will wander. It is a common occurrence. However, the term wandering isn’t always an...
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