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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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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
How to Know It’s Time for a Memory Care Community
With dementia, there may be a definitive moment that tells a family member, caregiver, or senior that more extensive…
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Health & Wellness
What Happens to Your Brain as You Age?
As an older adult, you may be monitoring how your body is changing, and probably no area of concern…
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Health & Wellness
Brain Exercises to Keep You Mentally Sharp
Can you “exercise” your brain? And what does “mental sharpness” mean? Of course, the brain is not a muscle,…
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Caregiver Tips
How Music Can Help the Elderly and Their Mental Health
Music has been defined as “the science or art of ordering tones or sounds in succession.” When you hear…
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Health & Wellness
Foods for Improving Brain Health
Two words that Michele Norkus, Registered Dietitian and Bethesda Clinical Nutrition Manager, shares when asked about her approach to…
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Independent Living
What to Expect When Dining at an Independent Living Community
The dining services teams at independent living communities recognize that the spectrum of preferences, needs, and expectations that senior…
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Independent Living
9 Questions to Ask When Touring an Independent Living Community
You have decided it is time to start touring an independent living community for yourself – but how do…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Therapeutic Benefits of Cooking for Seniors with Dementia
Cooking and baking are two well-loved traditions passed down from generation to generation. For those who love it, the…
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Health & Wellness
Avoiding Age-Related Changes to Posture
Have you ever thought about why, as you age, you tend not to stand up as tall as you…
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Health & Wellness
Natural Ways to Control High Blood Pressure
Approximately one in three Americans have high blood pressure. And only about half of those people have the condition,…
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Health & Wellness
The Top Heart-Healthy Foods for Seniors
Our hearts beat about 100,000 times per day, pumping 1.5 gallons of blood throughout our bodies each minute. Yet…
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Health & Wellness
Older Adults Can Boost Heart Health Through Exercise
The human body was made to move, and thrives on it. For some older adults, however, this is easier…
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