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Elder Caregiving: Supporting Aging Loved Ones with Compassion

May 29, 2024

The National Library of Health has broken down the statistics of caring for a family member over the age of sixty-five to be at least 17.7 million individuals who give more than 18 ½ billion hours of unpaid care annually. in the United States Family members needing assistance due to physical, mental, or cognitive limitations […]

Pets and Companionship: The Benefits of Pet-Friendly Senior Placement Communities

May 14, 2024

Seniors are mentally and physically better when there is someone to talk to, share life’s ups and downs with, and help them feel an important part of life. How about a dog? Wow! Who would have thought? There are several breeds of dogs suggested for Seniors based on personality traits, level of energy, and ease […]

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Embracing Technology and the Internet for Seniors

May 6, 2024

Remember encyclopedias? The burdensome volumes of knowledge about everything from the “big bang” to the date of publication? Most of those over a certain age (“old” age) recall the trauma of waiting until the last minute to write a school report only to find the information desperately needed was in the volume missing from the […]

The Power of Laughter: Why Seniors Should Embrace Humor in Their Lives

April 30, 2024

“Infants laugh almost from birth. In fact, people who are born blind and deaf still laugh. So we know it is not a learned behavior. Humans are hardwired for laughter.” says Steve Wilson, MA, CSP, a psychologist and laugh therapist. What do sea monsters eat? Fish and ships A great study on laughter from Psychology […]

Financial Planning for Seniors: Smart Strategies for a Secure Retirement

April 16, 2024

Money isn’t everything… but it does help. Past and current spending habits affect long-term goals. Financial Planning…Are you on track? Unless Seniors have determined how much money is needed, and where, retirement may come as a financial shock. Social Security alone will not be enough to cover living expenses. Medical care and long-term care could, […]

Embracing Spring: Outdoor Activities to Rejuvenate Seniors’ Spirits

April 3, 2024

WELCOME SPRING! Poor winter, we are always looking for its demise… but Spring, this is a season much anticipated! No more ice or snow ending chances of outside engagements as Spring opens doors and invites loved ones to shed coats and bask in the sun. Spring gives Seniors numerous occasions to engage outdoors. […]

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