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New Year’s Eve Activities for Seniors
New Year’s Eve is a great time to celebrate happy memories and look to the future with hope. As you or your loved one get older, it might be hard to get into the spirit of New Year’s...
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10 Fun Halloween Crafts for Seniors
Why should kids have all the fun on Halloween? We’ve created a list of 10 fun and easy Halloween crafts for seniors below. Research shows that crafting fosters mindfulness, eases depression...
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Senior Diabetes Symptoms and Prevention FAQ
Older adults are especially at risk. As we age, the risk of type 2 diabetes rises, and, as a result, about one in four Americans over the age of 60 has diabetes. Whether you have a parent...
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the most common and second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. According to statistics from the...
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Beat the Heat With These Indoor Activities for Seniors
As July turns to August, temperatures reach annual highs. While we all love to savor the outdoors come summer, it’s important to take care in the extreme heat, especially for seniors, who...
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5 Fun Outdoor Activities for Seniors this Summer
We all enjoy engaging in fun summer activities, and seniors are no exception. Of course, heading outdoors with a parent who may require special food or medicines takes a little planning.Five Summer...
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Tips for Planning Fun Summer Activities for Seniors
We all enjoy engaging in fun summer activities, and seniors are no exception. Of course, heading outdoors with a parent who may require special food or medicines takes a little planning. Below, we...
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10 Activities to Do With a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are progressive illnesses. It’s understandable then that when a loved one receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, many families respond...
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Occupational Therapy for Seniors: How OT Can Help Older Adults with Everyday Tasks
Have you or an elderly loved one been recommended occupational therapy and want to learn more about what it is and how it works?In this guide, we’ll explore the different types of...
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10 Ways to Help a Loved One Manage High Blood Pressure
National Heart Month rolls on, and we’ve already looked at risk factors for high blood pressure and other preventative measures. But what happens when your loved one is the person afflicted...