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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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Is Independent Living Right for Your Parent?

Many older adults find that the grand home that suited them perfectly a decade or two before is now more than they want or need to maintain. Their health and mobility needs may also be changing, or perhaps they have started looking ahead to a time when that flight of stairs will start to look …

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5 Tips for Seniors to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season 

During cold and flu season—which runs roughly from October through February—seniors are especially at risk for complications related to these illnesses. That’s why it’s so important to take steps to mitigate your risks of becoming sick. In this article, we will give you five helpful tips related to your diet and lifestyle that you can …

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5 Tips for Celebrating the Holidays With a Loved One Who Has Dementia

The holiday hustle and bustle is here, and it’s filled to bursting with end-of-year deadlines, gift-buying, decorating and celebration planning. While often joyous, this time of year can be stressful, however, particularly for those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia and their caregivers.  The good news is that by managing your family’s expectations (and …

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7 Winter Activities to Enjoy with Grandchildren in Orlando

There are few places as pleasant during North American winters than Orlando, Florida. If you have recently retired to this area, you’re not alone. Over 3.5 million people over 65 call this state home, and on average, every day another 1,000 people are relocating here. The mild winters and relatively long, sun-filled days also make …

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Checklist for Moving a Parent or Loved One to Memory Care

Are you helping your older parent or loved one move to a memory care community? It’s currently estimated that 5.8 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. As the number of cases rise, many caregivers find that their loved one needs advanced care that they can no longer provide …

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