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Forgetfulness and Aging: What’s Normal and What’s Not

Where did I put my phone? I know I put the remote here somewhere? What is it that I’m going to do again? We all experience what are so-called “senior moments.” It’s when we forget something mundane or trivial, or […]
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Better Medication Management: What Families of Older Adults Can do

As people get older and many diseases cause discomfort or disruption in daily life, medication can play a big part in older people’s daily life. However, elderly can be at risk of overmedication and negative reactions, and this is why […]
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7 Ways You Can Use Motion to Keep Seniors Active and Engaged

Choosing activities for older adults or seniors may be difficult, especially at this time when a global pandemic continues to rage. However, with the rate planning and mindset, you can use motion to keep seniors engaged and active. Doing so […]
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8 Benefits of Gardening for Aging Adults

What is the role of gardening for aging adults? What makes it an ideal and fulfilling pastime for them and for people of all ages? It’s been said that during times of crisis, people has a natural tendency to “go […]
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Spotlight: Most Common Health Issues in Older Adults

What are the most common health issues in older adults and how can we prevent or treat them? Read on to find out. As people age, the body undergoes many changes. There are also health conditions that come with this. […]
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Communication Tips for Older People Who are Hard of Hearing

Hearing loss can make an older person feel neglected. It can cause feelings of loneliness and isolation. Also, it can increase their risk of falls, depression, and even dementia. You may notice that your loved one who is hard of […]
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4 Steps to Managing Arthritis

When it comes to managing arthritis, lifestyle changes can really help. Find out what else you can do to make living with arthritis a little more painless. When you are living with arthritis, it can be a challenge to do […]
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How to Convince Seniors to Get COVID-19 Vaccines

So many countries all over the world are ramping up and accelerating efforts to get their population vaccinated. Everywhere, people are lining up to get their shots, looking forward to getting back to normal life, or some semblance of it. […]
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5 Tips for Promoting Mental Health Among Seniors

Memory retention difficulties, cognitive decline, and loneliness and isolation are just among the many mental health issues the elderly population deal with. As caregivers or family members, it’s important to create avenues and opportunities for promoting mental health among seniors. 
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10 Important Things in Providing Elder Care

As people age, many things change. For one, general hygiene maintenance and accomplishing what used to be mundane daily routines, seem more difficult. They may need help and, in particular, elder care.However, it can get challenging to convince seniors to […]
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