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With warmer temperatures come new blooms of every size and color. However, gardening can be a tolling task for the elderly. To help get the senior in your life into the “spring spirit”, create an indoor garden! An indoor garden will be much easier for them to keep up with, and indoor plants also help … Read more

Keeping the youthful energy elders once possessed can be a rough task for many aging adults. Physical and mental exhaustion contribute to seniors losing the vibrancy they used to have during their younger days. Just because they are aging doesn’t mean seniors have to resort to an immobile lifestyle. There is no rule that states they must be confined to their beds … Read more

How to Help Seniors Survive Allergy Season As pollen fills the air, people affected by seasonal allergies are beginning to groan. Like millions of Americans, the elderly are not exempt from the stuffy noses and watery eyes that accompany allergies. But, unlike most of those millions, seniors often have complicating factors such as chronic diseases that can … Read more

According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP report Caregiving in the U.S., approximately 43.5 million Americans will provide unpaid care to an adult or child this year. These family caregivers are performing a wide range of caregiving tasks; from running errands and food preparation to administering medication and clinical care. Caregiving can be incredibly rewarding and can also be … Read more

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples – everybody can celebrate! It’s the perfect time to show love and affection to all the people you care about. It’s also an opportunity to spend quality time with your older adult. 6 Cheerful Valentine’s Day Activities for Seniors 1. Create a festive environment Putting up decorations makes any … Read more

 “Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” – Plato Many people don’t realize the health benefits of music, especially in aiding patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, when used appropriately, music can “shift mood, … Read more

Three New Year’s Resolutions You Should Keep The New Year isn’t even a month old, but many people have already hit a roadblock while trying to keep their resolutions. In fact, only about eight percent of people actually achieve their New Year’s resolutions each year. Making resolutions so unattainable and complex that they are difficult to maintain … Read more

3 Resolutions for Those Facing Chronic Illness The regular holiday hustle and bustle is stressful enough, but when you add a serious chronic illness to the mix, life can be extra challenging. The cut-and-paste New Year’s resolutions we all fall back on like losing weight might apply to your situation, but there are a few … Read more

How to Handle DietaryRestrictions During the Holidays Food allergies, medical conditions and simple personal preference are all challenges encountered when preparing food for a large group of people, as often is the case during the holidays. Here are a few tips to make cooking during the holidays easier and to ensure that everyone enjoys the … Read more