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Maintain muscle, fight inflammation and improve brain function with a few simple additions to your diet. Here is a list of foods that pack an energy punch as well as help reduce inflammation in your body and boost your brain function. A perk of each of these foods is that…
by: Natasha Woods Most people think about aging and picture themselves retiring in a safe home that they love. Research has found that 87% of seniors have the goal of spending their last years living in their own home. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that but unfortunately, most homes…
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by: Susan Ashby As parents age, they will begin to need more help to stay in their home and remain as independent as possible. If there are several adult children, they may all share in the caregiving in the beginning. Their parents may only need tasks completed like minor home…
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The kitchen is the star of your home. It’s where you play chef–dicing, slicing, and searing your way through three square meals a day. It’s also where your dearest friends and family come to share a meal together. Many fond moments (and delicious plates!) are created here, so you’ll want…
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A well thought-out gift goes far to brighten the day of a senior care home resident. Facility restrictions or a lack of personal space can make shopping tough, but there are some items that will delight and still be practical in a care home setting. When buying gifts for seniors,…
How Does Aging Affect Traveling Ability? What Does “Independent Living” Mean in the Senior Living World? The Summer I Took Care of Grandpa Golden
Having a pet can be good for you. Pets provide companionship, they can prevent feelings of loneliness, and they generally improve their owner’s lives in many different ways. Seniors can benefit more from the bond shared with a pet than the rest of us do. However, seniors may also find…