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  • Visiting Friends and Family Keeps Seniors Young at Heart Visiting Friends and Family Keeps Seniors Young at Heart It’s a fact that seniors benefit both physically and mentally from spending time with loved ones during the holidays. Just like all of us, we feel young and happy when we’re with the people we love. Spending time with your senior loved ones isn’t just good for them; it ... Read More
  • 4 Ways to Help Seniors With Alzheimer’s Enjoy the Holidays More 4 Ways to Help Seniors With Alzheimer’s Enjoy the Holidays More There’s no doubt about it—the holiday season is the busiest of the year and can throw our normal routines into chaos. For seniors who deal with Alzheimer’s, this change of routine can be quite stressful. With all the traditions of family, visits from relatives, and endless ... Read More
  • The Elderly Appetite: Causes of Change or Loss and How to Stimulate It The Elderly Appetite: Causes of Change or Loss and How to Stimulate It It’s natural that we experience changes in appetite or loss of appetite. However, these can also be signs of malnutrition or other health problems. Seniors might not need as much food as when they were younger, but they still need the right nutrition to keep them as healthy ... Read More
  • Caregiver Employment Opportunities at the AARP Virtual Career Fair Caregiver Employment Opportunities at the AARP Virtual Career Fair AARP is hosting their next Virtual Career Fair on September 20 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET. This live online event provides those 50+ with the opportunity to recharge their job search and connect with local and national employers – all from the comfort of home. During the ... Read More
  • Getting Family to Assist with Aging Parents Getting Family to Assist with Aging Parents It can be difficult to ask for help with aging parents. Caregivers are often overwhelmed by the amount of work required of them and are not specific when asking for help. Others are seen as the “right” sibling for the job. (i.e. Mother needs help. Therefore, her daughter, ... Read More
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