Whether you live in an urban setting, an apartment, or in certain assisted living communities, it can be hard for you to get access to a large enough land space to think of gardening as an option. However, just because you cannot get down and dirty in the dirt outdoors, doesn’t mean that you have…
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With your parents advancing in age by the day, you might be wondering how you could approach your elderly parents about seeking assistance. While we all know that there are many senior living options for aging parents, it definitely isn’t an easy topic to have. Approaching this discussion correctly can help your aging parents live…
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The holiday season is upon us, and aging adults are no exception to the giving spirit of the season. But if you’re an older adult, your opportunities to give are limited by factors like mobility or whether or not you have children or grandchildren in your life that can serve as suitable recipients for your…
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A famous retirement goal is to stay active, involved, and productive in the community throughout your golden years. However, many people find this difficult once they retire because their bodies start breaking down, and aging becomes more apparent. Staying active in retirement doesn’t mean that you need to join the local gym or travel across…
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If your loved one can sometimes be difficult, you should not be too worried as you are not alone. As years progress, our loved ones can grow more and more stubborn due to a variety of factors. Issues such as memory loss, stress, and boredom can all cause our loved ones to be difficult. Fortunately,…
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Low vision is very common for aging adults at the age of 60 years old and above. It is important to understand how aging adults can learn adaptive strategies with regards to living with vision impairment so that they can learn to cope and live independently. Visual impairment usually impacts not only the people suffering…
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For people who are retired or are at retirement age, you might wonder how you can keep your heart healthy while having fun during your free time. Luckily, there are some simple things that you can do to stay healthy and feel great. Understand Your Medical History Learning about your personal medical history can help…
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Friendships are important no matter what age and good friendships can even be beneficial for our physical and mental wellbeing. However, as one matures, their circle of friends will start to dwindle due to health and other concerns. This may make one feel lonely and eventually isolate themselves. It can be difficult to find new…
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If you have a loved one that is experiencing memory-related problems, you might be worried about the potential implications as well as the next best step to take. While memory-related conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s have no official cure, it doesn’t mean that nothing can be done to prevent the condition from worsening quickly.…
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Old, young, and in between, numerous people enjoy golfing. Even well into your retirement years, you can still be involved with this sport. In fact, studies show that longer lives are enjoyed by people who golf on a regular or semi-regular basis. Worried about having to walk from hole to hole? No problem. Get a…
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