How to Keep Your Mind Sharp

How to Talk to Someone with Dementia

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“A conversation is so much more than words: a conversation is eyes, smiles, the silences between words.” This quote from writer Annika Ford tells you everything you need to know about how to talk to someone with dementia. Focus on connection, and the rest will fall into place. How to Talk to Someone with Dementia …

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How to Improve Flexibility

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For numerous reasons, our bodies tend to become less flexible with age. Loss of skin elasticity, muscle tone, and bone density are partially to blame, but it’s also a natural result of the fact that our tendons lose water content as we get older, which means they become stiffer. While losing flexibility is a natural …

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How to Avoid the Winter Blues

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When it looks gloomy outside, sometimes it feels gloomy inside too. Does the wintertime sometimes lead to a less-than-optimal mood for you? Let’s talk about how to avoid the winter blues while you’re waiting for spring. How to Avoid the Winter Blues The winter season can bring a lot of fun into your life. There …

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How Aging Affects the Respiratory System

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“For breath is life, so if you breathe well, you will live long on Earth.” This Sanskrit proverb is a piece of ancient wisdom that still rings true today. Learn how aging affects the respiratory system, so you can continue to breathe well for years to come. How Aging Affects the Respiratory System As we …

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Fun and Stimulating Memory Care Activities

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Who doesn’t love a walk down memory lane? For someone in memory care, it can be the highlight of their day. Add these fun and stimulating memory care activities to your routine. Fun and Stimulating Memory Care Activities If you know someone in memory care, you know how important memory care activities can be. The …

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Strength Training for Seniors

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When you hear the words “strength training,” you might think of a large man pumping iron in a gym somewhere. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be Vin Diesel to give your muscles a good workout. Strength training for seniors is simple to do, and it’s a great idea if you want to keep …

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What Is Memory Care?

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As a senior, you may be concerned about the ways memory issues can affect your quality of life. Luckily, memory care can help seniors maintain their independence while getting the support they need. But what is memory care? What Is Memory Care? Did you know that the majority of seniors seeking supportive housing are specifically looking …

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How Aging Affects Memory

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Memory is a tricky thing. Everyone has days where they can’t remember where they put their keys. If you’re in your golden years, those days might be a source of concern, but don’t panic. Learn how aging affects memory, and you’ll realize that it’s more normal than you might think. How Aging Affects Memory Have …

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How to Care for Aging Skin

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“And the beauty of a woman, with passing years it only grows!” If anyone knew about aging well, it was Audrey Hepburn. One of the best ways to stay looking and feeling your best in your golden years is by learning how to care for aging skin. How to Care for Aging Skin As we …

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