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How Mindfulness and Meditation Can Improve Cognitive Health in Seniors

Stress can be detrimental at any age, and mindfulness is a powerful coping tool that can help mitigate the physical and mental impacts of stress. Mindfulness is the practice of being fully focused on the present and becoming more aware of what you’re thinking and feeling.  There are a few different tactics you can use …

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Uncovering the Truth: Debunking Nursing Home Myths

Are you confused about what a “nursing home” actually is? Many people refer to senior communities, independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care as “nursing homes.” Because these terms are used interchangeably, it’s led to many misconceptions about what today’s senior living options are really like. Let’s debunk common myths about senior living communities. …

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5 Ways to Create Lasting Memories with Young Grandchildren

The grandparent-grandchild relationship is a unique one that, with intentionality, can blossom into a strong bond that you’ll both cherish for the years to come. Unfortunately, differing interests, distance, and the busyness of daily life can make it challenging to strengthen your relationship with your grandchildren.  Here are some meaningful ways you can intentionally grow …

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Selling Your Home? Here’s What Seniors Need to Know

Selling your home and beginning the next chapter of your life can be a significant undertaking. For seniors especially, a home sale often marks a pivotal moment of transition. Whether downsizing, relocating, or moving to a senior living community, there are important considerations that you’ll need to factor in. In this article, we provide some …

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5 Reasons Why Why Walking is So Good For Senior Health

Regular physical activity is important at any age, but is especially important as we get older. Incorporating walking into your daily routine for 150 minutes per week (about 30 minutes a day, five days per week) has proven to be highly beneficial for older adults mentally and physically. Best of all, it’s a low-impact form …

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7 Things Seniors Can do in Near Longwood, Florida This Spring

Spring is in the air, and with it comes a renewed interest in getting out and about. While Central Florida enjoys warm-to-mild weather year-round, spring is an especially pleasant time of year here for seniors. Staying active and engaged is one of the key components to healthy aging, so here are some suggestions on activities …

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What Does a Healthy Diet for Seniors Look Like? 

We all want to live a longer, healthier life, and what we eat plays a big role in helping us achieve that. Like many of us, you may have noticed that what and how you eat has changed over time, but did you know that your nutritional needs have changed, too?  As we age, our …

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Life Care Contracts: Questions You Should Ask

Are you exploring senior living communities that offer a continuum of care on-site, like a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)? Perhaps you have discussed the various lifestyle options at each community with a member of the team there, and are thinking about reviewing contract terms to begin your new life. During your search you may …

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How Seniors Can Lower Their Risk of Heart Disease 

Heart health is key to overall health, and while heart disease can happen at any age, aging does cause changes to the heart and blood vessels. As you get older, your heart may not beat quite as fast when scaling a big hill, or when you’re stressed. Over time, fatty deposits may also build up …

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