As the Beatles said, each of us needs to “get by with a little help from my friends.” However, as we age, it can become increasingly difficult to maintain...
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‘A Little Help From My Friends’: How Senior Living Communities Foster Social Connections
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The Power of Plants: How Houseplants Support Senior Mental Health
Houseplants offer a multitude of physical and psychological health benefits in addition to being a fun way to bring a splash of green and a bit of the outdoors...
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Staying Strong At Home: Senior Exercise Ideas for Active Aging
Recently, many people experienced long periods of time at home, making it a challenge to remain as active as they normally like to be. This difference in...
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Happy Foods: Six Foods to Reduce Psychological Distress
We’ve all heard the expression, “you are what you eat,” but have you really thought about what that idea entails? Stop for a moment and consider the last thing...
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Teaching Seniors Technology to Inspire ‘Active Aging’
In 1950, getting in touch with a friend involved flipping through a phone book, finding the right name and number, dialing the digits on a rotary phone, and...
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When to Consider Short-Term Care for Your Loved One
Deciding on the proper care pathway can feel overwhelming when a loved one needs more care than you know you can provide. Many people mistakenly assume that...
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4 Easy Tips to Help You Find the Right Senior Community
Today it’s easier than ever to research and find the perfect senior community for yourself or your loved one. In fact, the amount of information available can...
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Respite Care: Relief for Caregivers During Coronavirus
Taking care of a loved one takes a tremendous amount of love and courage from both sides, and it can also be physically and emotionally challenging for the...
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Finding Creative Ways to Enjoy a Virtual Father’s Day
Visiting with dad this Father’s Day will be different for many of us this year as we observe guidelines for social distancing. Just because we may not be able...
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We Value our Volunteers: Meet Sharon and Iva Rose
If you ever wondered about the benefits of volunteering, you can learn a lot from 92-year-old Iva Rose and 72-year-old Sharon, two lifelong volunteers with a...
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