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Memory Games to Keep You Sharp as You Age

Just like a muscle in your body, your brain benefits when you exercise it. You can improve your memory, problem-solving skills, response time and overall cognitive function if you engage in brain training. This is especially important for older adults…

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5 Steps for Flu Prevention for Seniors

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7092″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Flu season comes around every year, and it’s important for everyone to know how to minimize their risk of getting sick. People 65 and older are at a higher risk of developing serious illness and complications from…

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5 Facts About Alzheimer’s You Should Know

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7089″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Alzheimer’s disease has been on the rise around the world for many years, and by now it’s common knowledge that an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is devastating to an entire family. The effects of the disease on memory loss…

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The Benefits of Assisted Living

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7084″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The thought of moving from a family home into an assisted living community can be difficult for any senior to consider. Having worked so hard and made so many memories in a home can make moving on…

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When Is It Time to Get a Hearing Aid?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hearing loss often feels like it creeped into your life out of nowhere. One day, the sound coming from the TV was a bit more distant, and you found yourself having to ask your friends and loved ones to repeat…

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Senior Living for Couples

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7058″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]The decision to get married, the birth of your first child and transitioning to retirement, as a couple, you and your loved one have met every major life transition together. Now that you’re both thinking about moving into…

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Top Reasons to Stay Socially Active in Retirement

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7044″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]While it might not be a surprise that regular exercise is important to your health as you age, staying socially active in retirement is just as important.  Issues such as living alone, hearing loss and chronic health…

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Home Safety Tips to Help Prevent Accidents

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7037″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You’re happy your senior parent is able to live on their own, but there are times when you’re worried about their well-being. While their home provides them with independence, security and a feeling of familiarity, it might…

A senior man living with dysphagia and his wife enjoy a meal together.

5 Tips for Coping with Dysphagia Symptoms

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7034″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Did you know around 6 million seniors in the U.S. struggle with dysphagia? Dysphagia is the medical term for when someone has persistent issues with swallowing that occur due to weakening in the throat and mouth muscles.…

A senior man and woman reviewing finances and preparing for retirement.

Financing Senior Living: More than One Way to Cover the Costs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7031″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Let’s say you’ve found a senior living community that checks all the right boxes. It’s got everything you’re looking for and feels like a place where you or a loved one can thrive. The big question is:…