Malnutrition is a growing concern among the United States’ aging population. For adults of retirement age and over, healthy nutrition is crucial. This is particularly the case if they have been diagnosed with dementia, with a chronic disease, or they are temporarily ill. When your body isn’t getting the right nutrients to work properly from…
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If you want to age gracefully, it’s important to eat foods that fight the signs of aging in your body and keep inflammation at bay in your body. Inflammation can be bad for you when it occurs inside your body (your organs or joints), but it can be even worse when it occurs outside your…
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This Easter, you can take the opportunity to spend time with your loved ones and grandkids by organizing some themed activities. Instead of doing the usual Easter activities, make the holiday a special one this year by coming up with new activities to spark the children’s curiosity and excite their sense of adventure. Read on…
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Is it possible for mom to obtain adequate care at home, or would it be preferable to move into an assisted living community that can satisfy long-term care requirements? As we become older, it can be a very trying period for our loved ones, whether it is needing to move about safety at home or…
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If you’ve always wanted to learn painting but haven’t had the time or opportunity to do so, now’s the perfect time for you to explore art and let your creativity shine. Regardless of whether you’ve taken art classes before, painting is an activity that everyone can participate in. Painting as a retirement activity isn’t just…
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Retirement can be someone’s time to become free from the burdens of daily work. As one celebrates that degree of freedom in their lives, they definitely want the best for themselves. Some people would think of spending the rest of their lives at home with their families, while others would like to take this time…
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As we grow older, many of our cognitive functions may begin to deteriorate. This includes impairment of short-term memory, the processing speed of information, and problem-solving. It’s common for your loved one’s cognitive health to decline subtly and slowly, however, more progressive cognitive deterioration is usually a symptom of dementia, which is not a normal…
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Exercising our minds is just as important as keeping ourselves physically fit and strong. As we age, our brain is key to making us happy. Our mental health is typically a major component of being able to live freely. Every day, the mind must be challenged for it to function at its best. Thankfully, mental…
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St. Patrick’s Day is coming up again! Here are some ideas for you to spend St. Patrick’s Day with family and make it an enjoyable affair for everyone. St. Patrick’s Breakfast Get into the spirit first thing in the morning with a hearty St. Patrick’s breakfast. Get into the festive mood by making a frittata…
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Gardening can be a wonderful outdoor pastime for both young and older people. It awakens our senses, links us to the environment, and blesses us with lovely blossoms and tasty produce. Apart from all of these advantages, gardening provides various mental and physical advantages for the elderly. Gardening is also a great method for retirees…
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