In the past, individuals who could not care for themselves resorted to nursing homes, which are now commonly known as retirement communities. Today, the term has a considerably larger connotation and range of options, including independent living in addition to assisted living. For many of them, living in an independent senior living in Blackwood, NJ feels…
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Walking is a great way for you and your loved ones to stay active and healthy. It’s low-impact, requires little-to-no equipment, and can be done anywhere. If your home doesn’t have space to include a proper exercise area, you can still incorporate walking into your daily routine by simply traveling short distances. In addition to…
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Have you ever felt like your loved ones were being overly anxious but you weren’t quite sure if it was serious enough to be a disorder? Experiencing anxiety during stressful situations is normal. A feeling of anxiety is a warning sign that something is wrong and protects us against danger. The issue becomes more serious…
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It’s not news that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial as you age. Keeping your blood pressure, cholesterol, and other markers of good health in check is especially important as you get older. That’s why it’s no surprise that high blood cholesterol is often referred to as the “silver bullet” of aging. Even though it’s…
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Wearable technology is no longer solely for the young and energetic, like the Fitbit and Apple Watch. Older individuals are increasingly using smart wearable technology to have better, healthier lives. In a 2015 AARP study, 67% of participants believed that wearable activity or sleep trackers were useful or beneficial, and 45% of older persons (50+)…
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As you grow older, you’re bound to experience a few setbacks that make you feel like the world is against you. However, no matter how many hardships life throws at you, there is always a way to reframe your experiences in a positive manner. In order to help you maintain a more positive attitude as…
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Using the creative arts as a tool to cope with mental and physical stress, art therapy helps individuals to gain an understanding of their feelings, and find ways to manage and express them. The practice of painting and drawing is often thought of as a hobby, but research shows that art therapy for the elderly…
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Many people believe that to grow a garden, you must be in fantastic health. Things like compost bag sacks require a lot of lifting, or having to push a wheelbarrow around. There is also the action of bending over to remove weeds. To be honest, you do need to be in a certain state of fitness to…
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As we age, the growing responsibilities, shifting expectations and changing nature of relationships, means that communication has become more important than ever. Whether you have an aging parent or you are one of their caregivers, the process of having a difficult conversation with aging parents can be challenging. While it can feel like trying to…
DetailsMany local newspapers had online personals in the mid 1990s but were bought out by these big dating sites. From some of the comments it really shows how desperate dating sites are for money that they even advertise in comment sections. You have a much better chance going to local events and you will probably…
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