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Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation for Seniors

We all dream of aging like good wine, getting better and better as the years progress. And we all know that this dream is rarely realized: growing old comes with its fair share of losses andchallenges. Memory loss accelerates, the digestive function ...

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Intergenerational Caregiving

Intergenerational caregiving is the practice of bringing together children and the elderly for mutual benefit. And the list of benefits is impressive: • Improved memory and physical ability for elderly • Decreased depression and anxiety for both ...

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Simple Tips for Healthy Dementia Care

Dementia is a difficult condition to live with, but it also affects caregivers. Caring for patients with dementia leaves many caregivers overwhelmed and exhausted. Hard to understand and often invisible to the eye, dementia makes it hard to determine...

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Types of Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control, a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that’s so sudden and strong you don’t get to a...

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Benefits of Writing for Seniors

If your elderly loved one used to write more often when he or she was younger, encourage him or her to get into the habit again. People over 65 have much to gain from making writing a part of their daily routine. Below are a few major advantages: Enh...

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Elderly Oral Hygiene

Seniors and their loved ones are dealing with the significant health challenges of aging. Unfortunately, oral health can slip to the bottom of the list of concerns. But a healthy mouth is more than just a cosmetic concern. Poor oral health can seriou...

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