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Cultivating Gratitude

November 5, 2024

Cultivating gratitude is a powerful yet simple practice that can significantly enhance our well-being and overall outlook on life. Incorporating gratitude into your daily routine can foster a positive mindset, improve relationships, increase productivity, and contribute to a more fulfilling life. It can also help you cope with difficult circumstances. Following are some simple practices you can try to help you cultivate gratitude, not just during this season but all year round. Pick a few ...

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The Power of Touch

September 24, 2024

We must never underestimate the power of touch, whether it's a gentle holding of the hand, massaging of feet, a warm hug, or gentle rubbing of the arm or back. Over the past year and a half, many have felt the absence of this important connection as they were separated from family and loved ones. Touch deprivation in old age is especially a reality for persons living with dementia, medically frail older adults, and ...

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Guiding Seniors Through Transitions: Adjusting to a New Living Environment

July 31, 2024

Change can be daunting at any age, but for seniors, adjusting to a new living environment can be particularly challenging. Whether moving into a retirement community, downsizing to a smaller home, or transitioning to an assisted living facility, the process can evoke a range of emotions and concerns. As caregivers, family members, or friends, it's important to recognize our responsibility to provide support and guidance during this transition period. Here are some valuable tips ...

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A Guide to Choosing the Right Senior Living Community

July 1, 2024

As seniors embark on the next chapter of their lives, exploring senior living communities becomes an important consideration. A range of options are available, from independent living to assisted living and memory care to smaller, more homelike care homes, all of which provide tailored care and support. Choosing the right senior living community involves thoughtful consideration of various factors, including location, amenities, affordability, and whether the level of care provided meets the needs of the ...

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How Anesthesia Can Impact Safe Driving Abilities in Older Adults

June 18, 2024

As our population continues to age, more and more seniors undergo surgical procedures requiring anesthesia, which can pose hidden challenges to their cognitive functioning and, by extension, their ability to drive safely after surgery.   Cognitive Risks Associated with Anesthesia Research has consistently shown that older adults are at a higher risk of developing postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and delirium, which can affect memory, attention, and problem-solving skills​, all of which are cognitive attributes required for ...

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Journey Through Loss and Grief

June 12, 2024

Loss and grief are inevitable parts of life, but for our beloved seniors, navigating through these emotions can be particularly challenging. As they journey through their golden years, they often face the loss of spouses, friends, siblings, and sometimes even their own health. In such times, compassionate support becomes of utmost importance. Here, we discuss how we can extend a caring hand to our seniors as they cope with loss and grief. First and foremost ...

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Parkinson's Disease - Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

April 17, 2024

Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder primarily affecting movement. Named after the British physician James Parkinson, who first described its symptoms in 1817, PD is characterized by a variety of motor and non-motor symptoms that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Here are some of the most important aspects to understand about Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms: The hallmark symptoms of Parkinson's Disease include tremors, bradykinesia (slowed movement), rigidity ...

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Project S.A.F.E. with Adam Flattau

March 8, 2024

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A Guide to Choosing the Right Senior Living Community

February 10, 2024

As seniors embark on the next chapter of their lives, exploring senior living communities becomes an important consideration. A range of options are available, from independent living to assisted living and memory care to smaller, more homelike care homes, all of which provide tailored care and support. Choosing the right senior living community involves thoughtful consideration of various factors, including location, amenities, affordability, and whether the level of care provided meets the needs of the ...

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