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  • Recognizing Glaucoma Awareness Month

    Recognizing Glaucoma Awareness Month

    January is Glaucoma Awareness Month — a time for screenings, educational seminars, and exploration of resources for individuals affected by the disease. Raising awareness about glaucoma is crucial because early detection can prevent severe vision loss and blindness. What Is Glaucoma Awareness Month?  National Glaucoma Awareness Month is a month-long awareness campaign sponsored by the……

  • How To Start Exercising Again as an Older Adult

    How To Start Exercising Again as an Older Adult

    Getting enough exercise is important for people of every age. Fitness activities can help you boost energy levels, maintain a healthy weight, and feel great about yourself. If you have stopped exercising, it is not too late to get started again. This guide will help you learn how to start exercising again as an older……

  • Standing Exercises for Seniors: Benefits and Movements To Try

    Standing Exercises for Seniors: Benefits and Movements To Try

    Movement is essential at every age, and adults over 65 can benefit from incorporating suitable exercises into their daily routine, the same as anyone else. They may even see greater benefits than others. Standing exercises for seniors are a great way to increase physical activity at any age.  What Standing Exercises for Seniors Are Standing……

  • 4 Ways To Recognize Long-Term Care Awareness Month

    4 Ways To Recognize Long-Term Care Awareness Month

    November is long-term care awareness month, which makes it a great time to recognize and celebrate those who help enrich the lives of people who need assistance with daily tasks. If you want to find some creative ways to do that, look no further than these 5 ways provided by Elder Care Alliance. About National……

  • How To Tell a Parent They Have Dementia

    How To Tell a Parent They Have Dementia

    Dementia is a difficult diagnosis. Unfortunately, it is one that many people will have to deal with personally at some point. If you suspect one of your parents has dementia, or if they have received a dementia diagnosis, you may wonder how to tell a parent they have dementia. These tips can help you find……

  • 7 Healthy and Nutritious Drinks for Seniors

    7 Healthy and Nutritious Drinks for Seniors

    Older adults have unique nutritional and hydration needs, as well as some challenges that make meeting them difficult. Combining hydrating drinks with healthy ingredients is a great way to overcome those challenges. We’ve done the research for you and found seven drinks for seniors that help you meet nutritional needs while staying hydrated.  7 Healthy……

  • Age and Spirituality: The Key to Holistic Well-Being in Later Years

    Age and Spirituality: The Key to Holistic Well-Being in Later Years

    As we journey through life, the connection between age and spirituality becomes increasingly significant. A spiritual practice offers numerous benefits, supporting one’s emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Here are a few reasons why maintaining spirituality is important throughout the aging process. The Interplay of Age and Spirituality Spirituality is important for people of all ages,……

  • 7 Fall Prevention Exercises for Seniors

    7 Fall Prevention Exercises for Seniors

    Although older adults, caregivers, and children with aging parents can’t completely guarantee their older loved one won’t have an accident in their senior years, being proactive helps. Performing exercises that focus on proprioception, strength, balance, and coordination can significantly reduce the risk of falling or tripping in seniors.  Since older individuals tend to be more……

  • How Much Does Senior Living Cost?

    How Much Does Senior Living Cost?

    Senior living is a natural progression as people age. Sometimes, older adults, children with aging parents, or caregivers can no longer adequately care for an elderly loved one. You might not have enough time, resources, or skills to provide the best quality of life for your older family member or friend. In this case, looking……

  • Budgeting for Seniors: 7 Essential Tips

    Budgeting for Seniors: 7 Essential Tips

    If you are an older adult who is now a caregiver for your aging parent, taking care of them can be stressful. You want your elder mom or dad to retain independence, enjoy life, and find fun things to do that keep them physically invigorated and mentally stimulated. But budgeting for seniors is a real……