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The Best Diet for Seniors

The best diet for seniors is one that provides all the nutrition their body needs. A good place to start is with these recommendations from the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables Choose healthier sources of protein such as fish, chicken, nuts and beans Substitute whole grains for refined grains …

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Stress Management Activities for Seniors

Navigating Bumps in the Road Stress is a normal part of life. However, as bodies age, coping with stress isn’t as easy as it used to be. Resilience to stress is a complex, orchestrated response, reliant on a robust immune system, heart health, brain fitness, and other physical and mental factors. As lungs, heart and …

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How to Use Technology to Keep Grandchildren and Grandparents Connected

  New Ways to Connect Face-to-face visits are not always an option these days, but thankfully, long-distance relationships are easier than ever to maintain. Where phone calls or letters were once the only things to do with grandkids, grandparents can now interact with them in countless imaginative ways. Technology makes the difference, of course — …

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How to Prepare A Dog for Moving into Senior Living

Moving into a pet-friendly senior living community and starting a brand-new lifestyle can be exciting, stressful and perhaps a little overwhelming. It’s safe to say that if there’s a dog in the house, it’s probably picking up on its owner’s feelings and responding to the changes in the daily routine. Just like humans, dogs can …

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The Benefits of Playing Video Games as You Age

As children, we were curious about everything, always asking, “Why?” We welcomed new challenges, taking them on with a fierce bravery. As we age, we settle into our roles in life: wage earner, parent, spouse, etc., and we find comfort in the familiarity of the same tasks. But it’s important for our health to resist …

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How to Sell Your House Before Moving into Senior Living

Smart Tips for How to Sell Your House  Selling a house can seem like a monumental undertaking, and it’s easy to come up with reasons to put it off. But unburdening yourself from the responsibilities of home maintenance and yardwork can free you to spend more time with people you love and pursue your passions. …

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The Hidden Long-Term Costs of 55 And Older Rentals

How Much Does Senior Living Cost? Rental vs. LifeCare® Don’t be fooled by the first numbers you see. The real cost of senior living incorporates many long-term factors, and the best communities have plans in place for your future health care. Entrance payments in LifeCare and Life Plan Communities cover many recurring expenses. Most significantly, …

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Senior and Millennial Downsizing Trends

There’s More in Common than You Think.

Although there’s a gap in generations, today’s seniors and millennials share a similar desire to downsize, declutter, and simplify their homes and finances.

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