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5 Healthy Meals For Seniors That Sizzle

5 Healthy Meals For Seniors That Sizzle

May 16, 2019 | No Comments

1. Stuffed Green Peppers Stuffed green peppers are not only delicious and healthy, but they are also easy to prepare and very satisfying. Make them by cleaning four green peppers and eradicating the stem, pulp, and seeds. Boil them for five minutes before draining. Add a pound of ground turkey to a saucepan and heat until golden brown. Include half a cup of chopped onion, one cup of cooked rice, and half a cup of tomato sauce to the pan. Then add pepper for flavor and put the mixture inside the peppers before placing them in a casserole dish. Put
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Preserving Legacy: Helping Your Parents Write Their Life Story

Preserving Legacy: Helping Your Parents Write Their Life Story

May 15, 2019 | No Comments

While no life lasts forever, story can. Preserving legacy is important to individuals, family members, friends, and future generations. Everyone has a life story that is worth telling and recording. When someone is suffering from memory difficulties, the preservation process can be daunting for them if they try it alone. Here are a few tips for people who want to record the life stories of their aging family members. It does not require the writing skills of a novelist. It does not require the imagination of a movie director. It just takes patience, a little planning, and a great deal
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Safe Stretches for Seniors

Safe Stretches for Seniors

April 9, 2019 | No Comments

As people age, it can become increasingly difficult to do things like get up from a chair or get into bed. This is due to a decline in flexibility and muscle strength. A good stretching program is important to increase and maintain flexibility. Stretching will improve posture and the movement in joints. It can also help reduce stress and reduce the risk of injury. Why Should You Stretch? Seniors should try to stretch major muscle groups for at least 10 minutes, at least two days a week. It’s best if stretching is on days where resistance or cardiovascular training exercises
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5 Reasons Why Every Senior Should GET OUT This Spring

5 Reasons Why Every Senior Should GET OUT This Spring

April 9, 2019 | No Comments

While spending time outdoors is good for anyone, it can be especially important for seniors. It has been learned that simply being outdoors provides a surprising variety of physical and emotional health benefits. As the weather gets warmer, finding more opportunities to spend time outdoors is essential. Boost Your Short-Term Memory A study conducted at the University of Michigan looked at the effects of one’s environment on short-term memory. Volunteers were divided into two groups. The first group was asked to take a short walk around an arboretum, while the second group walked down a busy city street. Participants from
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Motivational Tips For Seniors

Motivational Tips For Seniors

March 22, 2019 | No Comments

There is a sense of loss and dependence that comes with aging. As older individuals lose some autonomy, they also lose part of their identity. Humans tend to associate their abilities and skills as part of their overall self-worth and ego. When these capabilities begin to naturally decrease with age, we tend to struggle with the change. Many adults are concerned about the mental health and happiness of their older parents. While health issues are always important, many people also worry about the will and motivation of their elderly loved ones. Here are a few motivational tips for seniors.  
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Proper Sun Protection for Seniors and Medical Patients

Proper Sun Protection for Seniors and Medical Patients

July 12, 2018 | No Comments

Medications Can Exacerbate Heat Regulation Problems There is no perfect regiment for sun protection that can work for everyone. Many medications can impair the body’s natural ability to regulate internal body temperature or make the skin more sensitive to the sun. It is important that patients discuss the risks of heat stroke and side-effects of particular medicines before thoughtlessly basking in the sun. It is recommended that patients take supplemental Vitamin D tablets to keep their bones and teeth strong when they are unable to spend long periods of time in the sun.   Recognizing Symptoms of Overheating You may
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When is it Time for Professional Senior Care?

When is it Time for Professional Senior Care?

June 28, 2018 | No Comments

  As our parents get older, it becomes our responsibility to care for them. Ideally, we want them to remain in their own homes or living with the rest of the family, but there often comes a time when that’s no longer possible. While there’s no hard and fast rule to guide us toward making this decision, there are some indications to watch for that suggest that it may be time to consider assisted living alternatives. Your Elder Loved One Needs More Intensive Care This can often be the most obvious sign that a change is needed because it represents
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You’re the Conservator – Now What?

You’re the Conservator – Now What?

April 5, 2018 | No Comments

Once an individual no longer has the capacity to make lucid decisions about their personal, financial or legal wellbeing, respective institutions will put a “freeze” on all assets and decision making. This serves to protect the patient from unscrupulous/malicious behavior. When this happens, the court may appoint someone to be a conservator.
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The Next Chapter: How To Start An Assisted Living Conversation

The Next Chapter: How To Start An Assisted Living Conversation

November 16, 2017 | No Comments

Every day, millions of U.S. citizens act as caregivers for a loved one. Across the country, more than 15 million family members are looking after people that are living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, for example. These sons and daughters are often at risk of becoming ill themselves from bearing the cumulative weight of responsibility for their parent or grandparent. For those seniors who find it difficult to do specific daily tasks due to illness or other impairments as a result of aging, assisted living is a practical and propitious solution for them and their families.   How Do You
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What You Need to Know About Assisted Living

What You Need to Know About Assisted Living

March 7, 2017 | 1 Comment

An assisted living facility is incredibly useful for anyone who requires care during the day. For example: When it comes to an individual’s needs, an assisted living arrangement can offer intermittent nursing care to the resident by keeping tabs on their health and making sure they are taking their medication. To make matters even better, many assisted living arrangements offer different types of care that cater to the occupant’s needs. The Rights of the Residents An assisted living arrangement allows occupants to keep their independence (as long as they possibly can) in such an environment that encourages safety, privacy, dignity, autonomy, community involvement,
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