Bringing Cheer to Seniors This Holiday Season
For some, the holiday season can be less than merry and bright. While advertisements, light displays, music, catalogs and countless other media tell us it’s “the most wonderful time of…
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Holiday Gatherings Offer a Closer Look at Older Loved Ones’ Needs
Nearly 113 million people in the U.S. are expected to travel over the next several weeks to spend time with loved ones. Indeed, getting together with family is the best…
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Why Halloween is Scary Good Fun for All Ages
Americans spent $10.6 billion on Halloween last year. With the pandemic largely behind us, that figure is likely to rise even higher this year. Why is Halloween such a big…
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Senior Moments or Dementia?
How to Tell the Difference Between a Senior Moment and Dementia The recent controversy over a new Alzheimer’s drug called Aduhelm raises again the question of what is age-appropriate forgetfulness…
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Senior Fun in the Sun: Simple Tips for Maximum Protection
The physical and emotional benefits of being outside are undeniable, especially for older adults, and summertime offers ample hours and opportunities to soak up the sun and fun. Seniors Are…
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Helping Seniors Out of Social Isolation
An important new study linking social isolation with dementia in older adults gives us yet one more reason to consider the incalculable benefits of social activity and human connections as…
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Brain Exercises Improve Cognition at Any Age
Just as physical fitness is essential to healthy hearts, lungs, muscles, joints, and every other bodily system, exercising the brain can significantly sharpen gray matter into advancing age. While seniors…
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Don’t Ignore the Signs Your Aging Loved One May Need Help
The recent holidays brought many families together for extended periods of time. And while the sparkle of the season has faded on the crest of a new year, some adult…
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When It Comes to Health, Laughter is No Joking Matter
Guy walks into a bar… That line starts many a joke, but there’s no funny business about the value of laughter. Beginning in the 1960s, multiple studies have shored up…
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