Senior living today has evolved to offer a plethora of senior living amenities and activities right on site to ease the demands of daily life. Residents can look forward in engaging in fun and stimulating activities with fellow neighbors to support their mental and physical health. If you are touring the senior living programs in…
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Particularly as you age, it becomes more and more important to maintain adequate balance. Good balance, at least in your younger years, consisted mainly of having strong core muscles. Other factors creep in, however, as you age. The ability to stand on your feet may be compromised by poor vision, weakened muscles, certain medications, and…
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A large percentage of the elderly population are still able to drive safely well into their 80s or even longer. Even so, there are various physical issues that are age-related which can interfere with their driving abilities. Hence, it is crucial for older adults to have their needs evaluated to ensure their safety while on…
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If you have an aging loved one and if you know how to sew, you might create various little gifts for them. Things like pillows, aprons, or a lap blanket. There is every possibility, in fact, your loved one is who taught you to sew. If not, and they haven’t yet learned, it’s not too…
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If you’re consuming leafy greens, particularly as you age, you have a far better chance of living a life enriched with vitality and good health. That should come as a surprise to no one. Numerous important compounds and nutrients are supplied by good food choices. It’s easy to overlook the power of vegetables and leafy…
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When it comes to wellness, you often hear divergent views about what it takes to achieve wellness. It can often be very confusing, especially if you are striving to achieve physical, social, and mental wellness. Very often, you will be faced with contradictory approaches to achieving the same thing, leaving you very confused as to…
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Do not let diabetes hinder your travel plans. With proper diabetes management, you can go out on adventure to any destination across the world and still have a great time. Traveling to new places will get you out of your routine so you get to explore new places and improve your overall wellbeing. However, the…
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Urinary incontinence is not uncommon in older adults. In many ways, it impacts the lives of retirement age adults and, if applicable, their caregivers. Frequently, people with incontinence issues no longer enjoy the activities they used to. They may experience reduced self-assurance and confidence. Managing and/or handling incontinence can be difficult – but not impossible.…
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Oral care is one of those areas that are often neglected, especially when it comes to the elderly. The truth of the matter is gum problems such as periodontal disease and many others lean heavily on Americans who are sixty and above. This means that we will suffer needlessly and rack up huge medical bills…
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Statistics show that, compared to others, retirement age individuals are more at risk of dying in a fire. There are numerous opportunities to access fire safety tips online and these should be shared with your aging loved one as soon as possible. Where retirement age individuals are concerned, topics to touch upon include emergency planning…
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