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Senior Vacation Destinations: Travel Tips And Tricks

June 18, 2024

Johnny Cash sang about travel… “I’ve been everywhere, man.” As a country singer, he was destined to have seen most of the world, including the United States. Seniors remember family vacations in station wagons, without seat belts, air conditioning, or navigation systems. Cruises? Month long destinations? Quiet little get-aways? These were not so common when […]

The 2024 Senior Olympics | Supporting Senior Athletes

June 6, 2024

Social media platforms and traditional news outlets are brimming with stories and ideas on how to stay healthy, be fit, and reinvent oneself at any age. For many seniors, these narratives serve as both inspiration and motivation. While not every senior feels inclined or comfortable to participate in athletic events, most enjoy watching or reading […]

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The Hidden Burden and Beauty of Caregiving

May 29, 2024

Caregiving is both a privilege and a challenge. Millions of Americans provide unpaid care to loved ones, balancing medical, emotional, and daily tasks. This article explores the realities of caregiving, key responsibilities, and the importance of support systems that protect both caregivers and those they serve.

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 pet?

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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

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