March 5, 2021
As our loved ones age, it’s common to notice them becoming lean as they eat much less than they used to. This leads to rapid weight loss and is a cause for concern especially for those living alone at home or in assisted living facilities with poor food service. Loss of appetite is often caused …
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February 15, 2021
Age negatively impacts our muscular strength and balance, leading to falls. Indeed, according to the National Council of Aging, falling is a leading cause of injury and death among seniors. But it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Health Publishing has written about the growing importance of regular exercise among those 60 …
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January 5, 2021
When caring for an elderly family member or other senior, you’re not going to turn down help. After all, caregiving comes with many time-consuming challenges and concerns, making it difficult to attend support groups or other stress-relief options. That’s when a good book can come to the rescue. Reading the right book can not only …
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November 1, 2020
COVID-19 has been a tough time for everyone. And, as we’ve noted before, the elderly are at higher risk than many groups of contracting the coronavirus, with social distancing, masks and increased hygiene still being the best strategies to deal with the pandemic. Unfortunately, this can lead to increased physical and emotional isolation for seniors, …
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October 15, 2020
There’s no one-size-fits-all retirement plan, so it’s almost impossible to know what your retirement will look like before it happens. And there are many retirement myths with the potential to ruin your golden years. While many relate to financial planning both before and during retirement, others are based on retirement living. Here, we dispel some …
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September 14, 2020
When people talk about being healthy, they’re usually talking about being free of physical symptoms of illness. But if you’re talking about holistic health care and wellness, it’s about a lot more than just being physically active. It’s also about living a well-rounded lifestyle – the perfect combination of physical, mental and spiritual well-being. When …
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August 2, 2020
When planning your parents’ retirement, it’s natural for both you and them to feel anxious and uncertain. That’s why it’s important to make an informed choice about which living facility can assist them with their daily chores yet grant independent living. If your loved one needs a little help with daily activities, assisted living is …
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June 8, 2020
We all experience stress. But while younger people can sometimes manage such strains with exercise and meditation, it can be a different story for seniors. Declining physical abilities, chronic illness, boredom, a lack of independence and a restricted social life are some of the most common sources of stress in the elderly. And without proper …
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May 22, 2020
While everyone values an independent life, there comes a time when we all need a little help to complete our day-to-day tasks. For example, as we age, our physical and mental capacities decline and we may not be able to manage our lives as efficiently as we used to. Aside from that, certain age-related illnesses, …
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May 8, 2020
One of the most important decisions of your retirement years is where to live. This may require years of thoughtful planning and evaluation. To that end the belongings you’ve accumulated over the decades can become a burden, crowding your living space and making it difficult to find what you need when you need it. For …
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