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How to Preserve Memories While Downsizing

If your parent is moving from their long-term home to an assisted living community, it’s likely that they’ll need your help to downsize their home. Downsizing is an overwhelming task for anyone, but it can be particularly difficult for older adults who have accumulated a lifetime of memories in their home. Faced with the challenge […]

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Simple Ways to Show Thanks to Senior Loved Ones This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and it’s the perfect holiday to take time to express gratitude for our family and friends. Are you wondering how you can make this Thanksgiving extra special for the senior in your life? Here are some of our favorite ideas to thank your loved ones and show them how much they’re […]

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How to Recognize the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease in Seniors

It’s normal to forget things from time to time, especially as we grow older. Everyone experiences occasional forgetfulness such as misplacing their keys or forgetting which word they want to use in a conversation, and instances of memory loss may become even more frequent among aging adults. While occasional memory lapses can be frustrating, they […]

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Autumn Safety Tips for Seniors

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year, but the change of seasons also poses potential health and safety hazards for older adults, especially those who live alone. Use the following tips to prepare for the colder months ahead and keep the senior in your life safe this fall: Stay warm in […]

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5 Things to Know About Assisted Living

As the number of aging baby boomers increases, thousands of older adults are choosing to move to assisted living communities rather than “age in place” at home. But despite its growing popularity, many older adults and their families still don’t know about the benefits of moving to assisted living or understand how it differs from other […]

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The Dangers of Senior Boredom: How Senior Living Helps Fight Boredom

Most of us have heard the common saying, “bored to death.” But is boredom really that dangerous? Emerging research finds that boredom can lead to harmful physical, emotional, and mental health effects, especially for older adults. Why is boredom so common in older adults? No one likes to be bored, including seniors. However, the older […]

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4 Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Stroke

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of brain damage and long-term disability. While stroke can occur at any age, our risk of stroke increases as we grow older. The good news is that there are controllable lifestyle risk factors that can significantly reduce the […]

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How to Help Aging Parents Stay Connected with Technology

More and more older adults are embracing the “digital age” as technology becomes convenient and easier-to-use in our everyday lives. According to Pew Research, the number of seniors adopting digital technology is growing at a rapid pace: research finds that four-in-ten adults over the age of 65 own smartphones, and 67 percent of seniors report […]

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5 Common Misconceptions About Assisted Living Communities

Assisted living is rapidly growing in popularity among aging adults, but there are still plenty of myths circulating about what life is really like in an assisted living community. It’s common for seniors to hold onto fears or preconceived notions about assisted living that lead them to overlook its many benefits. The reality is that […]

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4 Reasons to Love Being Retired

Most of us know that retirement is something we should look forward to – after all, retirement is supposed to be a reward for years of hard work. But after decades spent working or raising a family, it’s normal to experience a feeling of loss as your retirement approaches. Without the sense of purpose that […]

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