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Exercise is just one way of improving quality of life for seniors. Here, a senior man and senior woman work with a trainer in an exercise class.

January 7, 2025 | Est. 6min.

7 Ways to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors

Between 1900 and 2000, the average U.S. life expectancy increased by nearly 30 years. That statistic addresses quantity, but…

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Caregiver Tips

June 30, 2022 | Est. 3min.

Can Dancing Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

The answer to the title, depending on the source you consult, is “yes” or “perhaps, but we need further…
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Senior Home Safety

June 29, 2022 | Est. 4min.

Is It Time to Stop Driving?

In 1970, the average price of a new car was $3,543, and the best-selling car was the Ford Galaxy—all…
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Health & Wellness

June 28, 2022 | Est. 4min.

How Sleeping Patterns Change with Age

If you are like many older adults, you may find your sleeping patterns change as you age. For example,…
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Health & Wellness

June 23, 2022 | Est. 4min.

How Exercise Contributes to Brain Health

You may think that the mind and body have a simple relationship: The brain tells the body what to…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia

June 22, 2022 | Est. 4min.

Who Should Get a Memory Screening?

If you are 65 or older, and you have regular checkups on your heart, blood pressure and cholesterol, you…
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Caregiver Tips

June 21, 2022 | Est. 5min.

The Impact of Person-Centered Care

If you are a caregiver or family member who has a senior loved one in need of care, you…
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Health & Wellness

June 16, 2022 | Est. 3min.

The Benefits of Volunteering for Older Adults

Human beings are better off when they have a purpose. Feeling like you have accomplished something worthwhile and contributed…
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Health & Wellness

June 15, 2022 | Est. 3min.

Safe Summer Activities for Seniors

Summer often brings plenty of sunshine, but it can also bring dangerously high temperatures and extreme weather. Older adults…
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Health & Wellness

June 14, 2022 | Est. 4min.

The Dangers of Humidity for Seniors

Summer can be a season of extremes. A summer rain cools the air as it falls, but produces stifling…
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Health & Wellness

June 7, 2022 | Est. 5min.

Hot Weather Safety Tips for Seniors

Hot weather can be dangerous for anyone, and many seniors are particularly vulnerable to its effects for several reasons.…
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Health & Wellness

June 2, 2022 | Est. 5min.

How Seniors Can Stay Active in the Heat

Today’s older adults are more active than ever. Popular hobbies such as golfing, biking, and gardening provide daily opportunities…
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Senior Home Safety

May 26, 2022 | Est. 6min.

Fall Precautions for Your Home

As your loved one ages, you may be wondering: “Should I be taking fall precautions at home?” Unfortunately, facts…
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