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Celebrate Senior Citizens Day: Out of the Box Ideas
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation designating August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day. Now, every year, you can find plenty of ...
8 Activities for Seniors with Dementia That Kids Can Do Too
There’s no substitute for the bond between a grandparent and grandchild. Many people spend their whole lives looking forward to spoiling grandchildren, so dementia in someone who has grandchildren can feel especially cruel. Dementia doesn’t have to h...
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8 Benefits of Yoga for Seniors
The baby boomer generation is changing the face of aging, and teaching younger generations that growing older doesn’t have to mean growing sicker or m...
Five 10-Minute Activities for Seniors with Dementia
The Alzheimer’s Association reports that more than 5.7 million Americans are living with the disease each year. While this number is staggering—and it...
7 Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July with Your Senior Loved Ones
You’re never too old to enjoy Independence Day. Indeed, for many people the 4th of July sparks fond memories of childhood barbecues, early parenthood,...
Senior Living By The Numbers: 5 Stats Children of Aging Parents Need to Know
When you’re caring for an ailing family member, it’s easy to feel alone. Yet millions of other people just like you carry a similar load. You’re not a...
Hitting the Road: 6 Tips for Traveling with a Senior in Assisted Living
The arrival of summer means your travel dreams can finally come true. People of all ages are subject to wanderlust, and it is hard to dispute the sens...
Top 10 Exercises for Seniors In Retirement
You’re never too old to be physically fit. Age accelerates the loss of muscle and bone mass. This can lead to weakness, play a role in osteoporosis an...
Introverts vs. Extroverts: How Each Fits Into Senior Living
Personality types allow us the chance to know more about ourselves and those around us. Generally, there are two broad categories that people fit into...
What's the Difference With Levels of Care in Assisted Living?
Senior living can provide care and options for older adults who live with different challenges and preferences. Assisted living “levels of care” refer...