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Understanding the Value of Safety and Security
Once the decision to sell a home and transition to a retirement community has been made, the real questions begin. As you start researching available options for your loved ones, you will quickly learn that there are many important factors at play that need to be researched – and one of the most important involves…
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Car Key Conundrum: What’s the Right Way to Take Them Away?
Age alone is never reason enough to take away a person’s freedom to drive. As people get older, though, they develop a greater risk for mental and physical illnesses that could have a negative effect on their ability to operate a vehicle. If you know a loved one whose driving performance has declined, it may…
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Moving a Loved One with Dementia
Are you are taking care of a loved one with dementia? Perhaps you have reached a point where you believe that a move to a memory care community is the best choice for the health and happiness of both you and your loved one. This topic can seem difficult and intimidating, especially if there is…
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Fact or Fiction: Addressing the Myths of Memory Care
There are several misconceptions about memory care that can create barriers for families considering this option for their loved ones. Here are some common myths: Myth 1: Memory Care is the Same as Assisted Living While both offer support for daily living activities, memory care provides specialized care for individuals with memory-related conditions. This includes…
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Talking to your Loved Ones about Senior Living
When a parent is struggling to maintain his or her independence at home, it can be difficult to bring up the topic of assisted living. For you, keeping your loved ones safe, protected, and happy during their retirement age is number one on your priority list, which is why it might be time to have a…
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Staying Healthy as you Age
As we age, we experience a greater number of life changes that can a?ect our health. Whether it is having an “empty nest” for the first time, retirement, the loss of loved ones, or just the physical challenges that can come with aging – it is what we learn from these major life events that…
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Easing the Stress of Being a Caregiver
If you are playing the role of primary caregiver for a loved one, you know the amount of stress that can be associated with this task. We all want to help our aging loved ones retain as much freedom and independence as we can for as long as possible – but for those who are…
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Helping Seniors Prevent Fraud
Scam artists target senior citizens at an unprecedented rate. 5 million older adults are the victims of fraud and financial abuse each year, making it vital for our older loved ones to be wary of unsolicited attempts to gain access to their personal information. Here are some things you can do now to help protect…
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Keeping your Mind Sharp as you Age
Did you know that your brain actually shrinks in size as you age? Over the years, it can lose up to 10% of its size – meaning that regular exercise is needed to help your brain stay strong and healthy. In fact, older adults may benefit the most from activities that help to foster good…
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The Benefits of Being a Volunteer
Former religious leader and author Gordon Hinckley once said, “One of the great ironies in life is this: He or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served.” Volunteers play a vital role in spreading kindness within our communities and helping those less fortunate than themselves, and senior citizens…