“She has quality of life because I can see her smile. I can see her laugh.” In this video, Garry reflects on the decision to transition his wife, Marcia, into...
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Topics: Memory Care, Videos
Grandma's Roundtable: Connecting Seniors with Young Adults
It all started with an extended conversation between Gretta Freeman and her 18-year-old granddaughter, Jenny. She was about to leave home for college and...
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How My Mom Blossomed After Discovering Senior Living [VIDEO]
“It’s a happier relationship now,” says Clare Strohman, describing the changes she’s noticed since her mother moved to a senior living community. Clare says...
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The Healing Power of Pets for Seniors and Staff
During National Pet Month, we reflect on the fact that caring for animals is good for our health. We can all attest to the mood lifting and stress relieving...
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Senior Spiritual Wellbeing: Why Friendships Matter
Friendships help us celebrate the good times in life and support us through the challenges. As our kids move out and start families of their own, our ties with...
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Memory Care: What to Look For in a Community [VIDEO]
“If you’ve met one person with dementia, you’ve met one person with dementia. Everybody is absolutely different,” said Wendy, daughter of a resident in Naples,...
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The Benefits of Aromatherapy for Aging Adults
“Aromatherapy is a great first resource to consider because it is holistic and natural,” said Tina Vauthier, Executive Director at Westpark Village senior...
Read MoreMeet Betty: Finding Purpose Through Service [VIDEO]
When Betty's husband was diagnosed with dementia, they made the decision to receive additional support at a nearby senior living community. “This is home,”...
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The Importance of Dental Care for Seniors
Maintaining good dental health isn’t just about having a bright, winning smile—although that’s a great goal. It’s also about maintaining overall good health....
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Tips for Keeping Your Medications Straight
Often times when organizing, we can overlook our vitamins and pills. Adults 65 and older use more medicine daily than any other age group in the United States,...
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