Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder
New beginnings! New You! As you engage in festive shopping, listen to holiday music, and celebrate the joys of the season, take a minute to show kindness to those who…
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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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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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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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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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Healthy Lifestyle Choices Bring Decline in Dementia
There is very good news coming out of a major study of over 60,000 people by the Harvard School of Public Health. Dementia has been declining by a rate of…
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What It Means to Have a Healthy Old Age
“Sixty is the new 40; 80 is the new 50,” said Dr. Thomas Lawrence, one of two board-certified geriatricians who shared their expert perspectives on aging in a recent Barclay…
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Taking a Good Look at Age-Related Vision Problems
Susan was a happily retired 80-year-old, actively volunteering her time and talents in myriad ways. She was a trusted, supportive friend to many, often chauffeuring those younger than she here…
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