Caring for a loved one with a chronic or progressive condition affecting their cognitive function can be challenging. Family members who take on the roles of caregivers can suffer from psychological and emotional impacts if they are ill-prepared for committing themselves to provide long-term care for their loved ones. Here are five signs that your…
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What should we do today? The answer to that question, though you may not think about it on a regular basis, could be, “Let’s go visit a museum!” In Riverview, FL, there are numerous opportunities to experience history, culture, and more. The area’s museums are the perfect place to do just that. For people of…
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Thousands of Americans make the move to senior living each year, seeking new experiences in a relaxed and simplified way. However, moving to senior living is not an easy decision to make. There are many factors to consider and many different emotions to process. Even so, with the right preparations and through new friendships and…
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Many times, golden-agers end up leading a very inactive lifestyle that’s highly detrimental to their overall wellbeing. If your elderly loved one is experiencing discomfort or pain from their medical conditions or has simply lost the motivation to stand up and exercise, they might begin to sit down far too much in their day. It’s important to…
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In some countries, 70 years or more can be anticipated as normal life expectancy. For the first time in the US, compared to children under the age of five, people 60 years of age and older outnumber everyone else. Why are people living longer? There are a number of reasons including improved healthcare, better nutrition…
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When you think of a retirement community, what comes to mind? A rehabilitation center, nursing home, or clinical setting? A few decades ago, those were the only options. However, the picture of retirement living today is far more expansive. A high quality of care can be combined with all the comforts of home (and more)…
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If you live in or are looking for a place to call home, Fish Hawk, Florida, might be one of the places you want to consider. This tiny town is located in the eastern part of Volusia County and is just 18 miles east of DeLand. Situated on the EauGall watershed and known as ‘The…
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A lot of you may be considering moving into a retirement community, in order to enjoy life and do the things that you have always wanted to do. This decision can be very huge on your part, and it requires weighing the pros and cons that come with it. At some point, you end up…
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It is critical to keep our immunological system in good shape so that it can combat viruses and keep us going. With a little additional support from some of the below nutritious foods, our body should be able to fight against colds, influenza, COVID-19, and other diseases that may spread around. Try to include these…
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Traumatic events are overwhelming to us and it exposes our vulnerability. They can happen on a big scale, changing a nation or a community. Tragedies like natural disasters and wars take place all the time, affecting people all over the world. Trauma also happens on a smaller scale, such as a car accident or an…
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