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Best Dog Breeds for Seniors

Dogs are a man’s best friend. Owning a dog can improve quality of life, health, and social interactions. As we age, it is common for seniors to sense a void, feel lonely, and sometimes depressed. A dog is a great companion for your senior to reduce those feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness! Whatever the […]

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How Can Spending Time with Grandchildren Help Seniors

The relationships and bonds between grandparents and grandchildren are beautiful things. Those who are lucky enough to experience them are truly blessed. From the grandparent’s standpoint, it’s one of the greatest gifts in the world to see what came from the kids you raised. From the grandchild’s point of view, seeing the parents of their […]

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Festive Fall Activities for You and Your Senior

Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. From the leaves changing colors to the crisp, chilly air and don’t forget about the hot apple cider and pumpkin treats. What better time for your senior to go out and enjoy themselves. Whether your senior wants to participate in fall events outside or […]

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5 Sleep Tips for Older Adults

Sleep is one of the most important facets of our health. Getting a good night of sleep can make a world of difference in how your day goes. It’s the biggest determining factor of energy, mood, and productivity for that day. It’s commonly known that the ideal amount of sleep is 8 hours. Seniors must […]

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5 Tips for Family Caregivers

Being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding things a person can do. Helping a person carry out daily functions can be humbling and make you feel accomplished. However, it’s by no means an easy job. While it’s gratifying, it can also be extremely challenging. Here are some tips for caregivers looking after seniors: […]

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How Age Affects Your Vision

When seniors and young children work together, both sides can benefit. Bringing the young and the old together gives children another mentor to look up to. It gives them access to knowledge, whether your senior is doing story time or life lessons. Seniors get benefits through learning from the young. Perhaps a new technology skill […]

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The Benefits of Seniors Having a Pet

Pets play a huge role in our lives. For many of us, our pets are like another family member. Whether it’s a dog, cat, guinea pig, etc., we love our pets, and they love us (at least we think they do). There is nothing better than coming home and being greeted or seeing one of […]

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The Benefits of Meditation

We all have moments in our lives where we may be stressed, and life feels like it’s one step ahead. This can lead to things like loss of motivation, feeling down, and decreased productivity. One of the best things to combat this is meditation. Mediation offers a wide variety of benefits that include things like: […]

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Caregiver Stress and Burnout

Taking care of our loved ones when they are sick or no longer able to live alone is a task that many people don’t hesitate to do. Because these are the people who mean the world to us. We’d go above and beyond to make sure that our loved ones are well taken care of […]

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How to Talk to a Senior who is Hard of Hearing

As we get older, experiencing hearing loss is very common. It can be frustrating for seniors affected by hearing loss to communicate effectively with those they love. Seniors who experience age-related hearing impairment often feel isolated and may withdraw from social situations, negatively affecting their overall quality of life. Some seniors are fortunately able to […]

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