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Best Places for Seniors to Meet People

July 25, 2018

Tips for Seniors to Meet New Friends A variety of reasons are responsible: friends and family pass away, relocate or become more isolated. Skills required to comfortably meet new people may be rusty, but it is important to have a social life in your later years. Research shows the importance of interacting with others during […]

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10 Perks for Anyone Over 55

July 18, 2018

Anyone who’s reached that point where bones creak, muscles don’t want to cooperate, and you sometimes wonder about that face staring back at you in the mirror could use a little good news. Even if you are in the best shape of your life and you are over 55, there’s lots of good news about […]

10 Must-Haves for Senior Safety

July 11, 2018

Secure rugs to prevent slips, trips, and falls. It is important to use only rugs with non-slip backing. Edges should not curl. Tripping on a rug is one of the major health hazards for Seniors. A serious fall could be life-changing. Install handrails on both sides of stairwells. As people age balance becomes an issue. […]

Independent Living: Beginning the Search

June 20, 2018

Independent Living: Beginning the Search A move to Independent Living is a liberating lifestyle change Liberating? Yes, but choosing a community by yourself or in conjunction with advice from friends could become a nightmare. Find a Transition Consultant who is an expert on local communities and build a trusting relationship. They not only understand the […]

Nurture the Grandparent-Grandchild Relationship

June 13, 2018

We helped our children with homework, kept them from eating too much junk, taught them manners, screened their friends and enforced curfew. Those were long days, and I don’t remember being very popular. We had a lot of responsibility. As grandparents, we may still do some of those things, but now we see it through […]

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How To Improve High Blood Pressure

June 6, 2018

Blood pressure is an important measurement to monitor. The numbers you see when having your blood pressure taken tell a story about your circulatory health.

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