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How To Manage Caregiver Fatigue
Caring for a family member is one of the best ways to show your love for them. But being a caregiver can also strain your physical, mental, and emotional health. It’s natural to feel burned out after taking care of someone else’s needs for a while. To help you rejuvenate yourself and take care of […]
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Benefits of Pet Therapy for Seniors
Pet therapy is a diverse type of therapy that involves facilitating human interactions with animals as part of a therapy approach. According to research, pet therapy can help patients recover from various health issues. In addition, for older adults, pet therapy has proven to be a beneficial practice. A variety of communities—including Elder Care Alliance […]
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How Quality of Life Can Improve in a Memory Care Community
When it comes to the care of your loved ones, it’s important to consider not only their physical care but also mental and emotional care. Some older adults experience Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other conditions that impact cognitive performance. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the number of people with Alzheimer’s dementia aged 65 and older […]
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How Much Sleep Do Older Adults Need?
Getting adequate sleep is essential for overall health. People who consistently get insufficient sleep are more likely to suffer from certain health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and anxiety or depression. It’s a well-known fact that children need between 9 and 13 hours of sleep per day, depending on their age. […]
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Healthy Lifestyle for Hearing Health
It may seem like your hearing and lifestyle are entirely unrelated, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The things you eat and do can directly impact how well you hear. While some types of hearing loss can’t be prevented with lifestyle changes, you may be able to slow down your hearing loss with […]
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Advantages of Senior Living for Senior Older Adults
As your loved one ages, it’s essential to consider how you will help ensure the happiest and most secure future for them. One of the significant considerations to make is where your loved one will live. If you have a busy life and you’re not home frequently enough to provide the type of care your […]
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Financial Tips for Seniors in the Digital Age
Older adults may need help keeping their finances digitally secure. Digital banking can make it easier for your loved ones to access their finances and keep track of transactions. However, online banking can confuse older adults (which is why they often rely on their children and grandchildren to help them). Here are a few tips […]
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Oral Care Tips for Seniors
As we grow older, our teeth and gums sometimes require specialized care. This is normal and is something every older adult should expect. While children are often encouraged to brush their teeth vigorously, older adults need to treat their gum tissue with more gentleness. Here are some oral care tips to follow to get the […]
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How to Find Purpose in Your Later Years
It may seem strange to talk about ways in which to find purpose in your later years. After all, you’ve undoubtedly always lived a purposeful life, at least throughout your adult life. Whether that purpose was growing your business, “growing” your children, contributing to society, your life was a busy and purposeful one. But what […]
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Tips for Enjoying the Holidays This Year
There’s no question that the past two years have, at best, been highly stressful. For most of us, masks and social distancing have become necessary ways of life. Nevertheless, although the pandemic may change how you celebrate the upcoming holidays, it need not ruin them. Some advance planning and creativity can still result in you, […]
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