Fitness for Seniors: How to Stay Fit While Aging in Place
It’s a new year, and that means most of us are thinking about making healthy changes. Whether... Keep
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Register Today: FREE Webinar on Person-Centered Parkinson's Care
Join us on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 10:30 AM ET for a virtual session focused on person-centered Parkinson's care. Keep
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Senior Nutrition: Top 5 Healthy Eating Tips for Older Adults
Good nutrition is important, no matter your age. Eating right is how your body gets vital... Keep
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Joyful Memories: How Music Therapy Helps Seniors with Dementia
Stevie Wonder once said, “Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a... Keep
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Top Ways to Make the Seniors in Your Life Feel Appreciated
August 21 is World Senior Citizen’s Day, a day where communities across the globe celebrate... Keep
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Self Care for the Caregiver
When it comes to family caregivers, there’s something incredibly important that is often overlooked. This crucial piece of the family caregiver puzzle is self care.
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Helping Your Loved One Experience a Healthier New Year
Most older adults are living with chronic conditions. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 85% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition.. Keep
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Musician is a Hit With Homebound Seniors
Lately, it takes a lot to get a smile from Tamila Kazimov. The 74-year-old from Lakeway, TX, is suffering from oral cancer and mild dementia. But daughter-in-law Desiree Kazimov knows there is one way to light up Tamila’s face and get her toes tapping: a virtual visit from the Music Man. The Music Man, Steve Toll, is the national director of Music & Special Programs for ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care. Keep
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Poor Sleep Can Increase Dementia Risks
Sleep is essential for our mental and physical health in all walks of life, but many older adults... Keep
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6 Socially Distanced Winter Activities for Seniors
Winter is here, and some of us are already experiencing those colder temperatures. As even chillier... Keep
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Keeping Older Adults Active During COVID-19
Older adults are a group that has been hit hard by COVID-19. They are at a higher risk of... Keep
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The Power of Music in Caregiving (Senior Outlook Today)
Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist and musician, talks about how music triggers memories, not only of the song and the performer, but also how we were feeling at the time we heard it, the people we were with and the events that were happening. Keep
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Robot Pets Make Good Companions for Seniors
Like shelter and food, companionship is one of the most important necessities in life. Having... Keep
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Loneliness and Aging: An Epidemic
According to the results of a recent University of Michigan-AARP poll of adults between 50 and 80,... Keep
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The Benefits of Singing
By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist
When I was a kid, my mother would play the... Keep
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Staying Safe During Summer Vacation
Summer is here once again, which means sunny days, hot weather, and of course a well-deserved and... Keep
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The Impact of Music on Our Memories
By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist
I will never forget the first time I saw... Keep
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Cooking Up a Positive Attitude With Leftovers
By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist
I have always loved to cook. I remember as... Keep
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Virtual Reality: Not Just for the Young
We usually associate the latest technology with the young, but in the case of virtual reality (VR),... Keep
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How You Can Emotionally and Mentally Support Older Adults During the COVID-19 Outbreak
During this period of social and physical distancing, it can be challenging for people to stay... Keep
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