Preserving our independence is important to all of us, especially as we age. Some older adults become concerned that the move to a senior living community...
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Alzheimer's Care: Tips for Coping With New Behaviors
When caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you’re likely going to face new challenges and behaviors as the disease progresses. They may start...
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How to Help Your Parents Navigate Their Limitations
You would think that the longer we live, the easier life would get. Unfortunately, as we age, we are faced with the fact that we can’t do everything we once...
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Honor Flight: Veterans Visit World War II Memorial
"The Honor Flight reunions are very moving," says Char Antoine, Life Enrichment Assistant and Valiant Veterans Program Coordinator at Chandler Place, a senior...
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Making Decisions on Your Own When Your Spouse is No Longer Able
Henry and Ruth were married almost 60 years when Ruth entered memory care. Suddenly, all the decisions they used to make as a couple, large and small, fell to...
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Tour Tips: Questions to Ask When Touring Independent Living Communities
Independent living communities are a great option for your aging loved ones who no longer want the responsibilities of maintaining a home. These communities...
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Tour Tips: Questions to Ask When Visiting Assisted Living Communities
Assisted living communities are one of the most popular senior living options available, although with so many choices, it can be tough to know exactly what...
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Secrets from the Kitchen: Food Tips for Seniors with Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, one in four seniors – approximately 12 million people age 65 and older – have diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes...
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Discovering Comfort in a Memory Care Community [VIDEO]
“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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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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