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  • Navigating Social Media for Older Adults

    Navigating Social Media for Older Adults

    The last 100 years have seen lightning-fast progress and many societal changes. As an older adult or a caretaker of an older adult, you may feel unsure about how to take advantage of the digital age. Understanding how to navigate social media can help you and your loved ones have a positive and safe experience……

  • Senior Conversation Starters

    Senior Conversation Starters

    Whether making small talk at the grocery store or catching up with a close friend, you may never worry about feeling at ease when chatting with another person. As people age, conversation can become more overwhelming. Use these conversation starters with your loved one for easier and more meaningful interactions. Tips for Talking to Older……

  • Social Wellness and Seniors

    Social Wellness and Seniors

    For many older adults, being healthy includes eating right, exercising, and visiting the doctor regularly. There’s another aspect of health that often gets overlooked, and that is social wellness. Here’s what you need to know about social wellness and how it impacts the quality of life for seniors. What Is Social Wellness? Social wellness centers……

  • 5 Facts About Acute Rehab Hospitals

    5 Facts About Acute Rehab Hospitals

    When your loved one experiences a downturn in their health, has an accident, or requires serious surgery, their doctor may recommend a rehabilitation program for quick healing. Short-term rehabilitation can make a big difference in health outcomes after a stroke, injury, or sudden debilitating illness. Here are five facts about acute rehab hospitals to help……

  • What To Do To Improve Hearing: Lifestyle and Nutrition Tips

    What To Do To Improve Hearing: Lifestyle and Nutrition Tips

    Whether it’s listening to your favorite song or participating in a dynamic conversation with a group of people, being able to hear well is a central part of life. After the age of 65, one in three people experiences at least some hearing loss, which brings up the critical question of what can improve hearing…

  • How’s Your Heart – Know the Signs of Heart Disease

    How’s Your Heart – Know the Signs of Heart Disease

    As you age, your doctor will ask questions about your heart health. Heart disease is common and can be challenging to diagnose. It’s crucial to take cardiovascular issues seriously because every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack. Here’s what you need to know about the signs and symptoms of heart disease.……

  • How’s Your Heart – Dating Again for Seniors

    How’s Your Heart – Dating Again for Seniors

    When it comes to matters of the heart, it’s never easy to put yourself out there. Older adults often describe dating as intimidating, especially because many people decide to date after years or even decades away from the scene. Companionship is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, so if you are interested, here are some……

  • What Happens to Your Heart as You Age

    What Happens to Your Heart as You Age

    Young at heart is more than a sweet phrase encouraging you to maintain a youthful outlook. Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body, and keeping it healthy is vital to living a long and active life. While you shouldn’t be afraid of what happens as you age, it’s helpful to……

  • Importance of Balance as We Age

    Importance of Balance as We Age

    Preventative health care is more than taking vitamins and eating healthy; it’s also about maintaining mobility and muscle tone. As people age, injuries take longer to heal, leading to more severe health complications, so it’s critical to stop injuries before they happen. Good balance is a crucial aspect of preventative health care for older adults.……

  • How To Take Over Your Parent’s Finances

    How To Take Over Your Parent’s Finances

    Being the child of an aging parent often comes with unexpected responsibilities and difficult decisions. Not only do your roles begin to shift as you take on more duties to care for your parent, but you may also end up making choices for your parent that they would normally make independently. If the time comes…