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A senior woman and her granddaughter bake together

6 Tips to Creating Stronger Intergenerational Relationships Between Your Loved Ones

Posted on May 13, 2022

Intergenerational relationships are relationships between the aging matriarch or patriarch of the family, mature children, and grandchildren. It can extend up to even great-grandchildren. Each family member can provide or receive certain benefits from each other. Senior members can impart their knowledge about life and their experiences that helped them…

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9 Reasons Why Seniors Should Start a Garden

Posted on April 20, 2022

Whether you’re a gardener or not, chances are that you can agree that spending time with plants is good for the soul. It’s a relaxing pastime and an excellent form of exercise. And when it comes to improving your health and well-being, there’s nothing better than getting outside in the…

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A Closer Look at Telehealth: What Is It and How Can Seniors Use It?

Posted on March 14, 2022

Telehealth is a service that takes advantage of technology (like video calls) to help you communicate with your doctor from home rather than at their office. Telehealth can be very useful for older people, especially those who have difficulty moving from place to place or those in senior living communities….

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Is Your Senior Loved One’s Home Declining? 7 Key Indicators That It Might Be Time to Transition to Assisted Living

Posted on February 25, 2022

As your loved one or parent gets older, they will need your help in deciding where to live. There are plenty of senior living options, and assisted living is one of them. An assisted living community is a housing option suitable for folks who require assistance with activities of daily…

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A senior walking with a cane and a nurse

9 Myths to Debunk About Seniors and Falling

Posted on February 11, 2022

Falls can mean more than just some lumps and bruises. In fact, falling is the lead cause of death as well as non-fatal injuries for older inviduals. The US CDC reports that every eleven seconds, an older person is given treatment in an emergency room for a fall. And unfortunately,…

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A senior man writes in his journal

3 Ways That Journaling Can Be Beneficial to Seniors

Posted on December 27, 2021

Journaling is a low-tech hobby that you can do in nearly any location. Keeping a diary may have a hugely positive effect on the emotional health of the elderly. Journaling has several advantages and has the potential to alter your life in a variety of ways. For example, journaling may…

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Senior woman walking with her caregiver

The 4 Levels of Care Offered at IntegraCare

Posted on November 24, 2021

Why is a senior’s level of care significant? Levels of care enable care facility administrators to recruit the personnel required to provide the help that residents need. For example, a senior facility with more residents who need help getting to and from the dining room three times per day will…

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Senior couple riding bikes, happy outside

How Exercise Benefits Your Cognitive Health

Posted on September 24, 2021

Some people are aware that exercise spearheads strong muscles, ensures healthy weight, and protects the heart from any problems. However, what others don’t know is that it also can improve your total cognitive health. This encompasses both short and long-term memory.  Listed below are some of the best ways that…

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Senior couple outside in fall weather surrounded by leaves with their dog

7 Fun Fall Activities for Seniors to Enjoy

Posted on September 16, 2021

When the days start getting shorter, nights become a bit colder, and the leaves turn yellow, orange, and red; you know the autumn season is fast approaching. The smell of pumpkin spice and chai lattes fill coffee shops, crunchy leaves are everywhere, and the crisp fall air makes fall all…

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power of awe

A Daily Dose of Awe Can Be Beneficial to Seniors’ Mental Health

Posted on September 2, 2021

Call it the Power of Awe! Research in 2020 suggested that consciously turning one’s attention to something “bigger than oneself” cultivates a sense of awe. This in turn tends to boost positive, prosocial emotions and reduce stress. The eight-week study led by first author Virginia Sturm at UCSF’s Memory and…

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