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Photo by Andrea Piacquadio Retirement is a significant hallmark and it represents a time when you or a loved one can finally enjoy the rewards of all the years of hard work. When someone reaches retirement, it gives a sense of freedom. One may want to visit places...

Photo by RDNE Stock project Maneuvering through the world of travel can be an exciting adventure, but for those living with Parkinson's disease, it may also come with some challenges. However, having Parkinson's shouldn't hinder someone’s desire to travel. With...

Photo by Ella Olsson: https://www.pexels.com/photo/flat-lay-photography-of-vegetable-salad-on-plate-1640777/ Diet and nutrition are situated as key players in preserving cognitive function and overall brain health. The food we put into our bodies doesn’t just fuel our...

Photo by Kampus Production from Pexels When a loved one is reaching the point of life where they need full-time care, you might think you can do it all yourself. While you may be able to for a period, circumstances could worsen and the task may become too much. And...

Photo by Al Elmes from Unsplash Retirement is a big deal. Every year it becomes harder and harder to retire for many reasons including a shrinking social security program, less generous retirement benefits from employers, and overall inflation. So when someone...

Photo by Udo Voigt from Pixabay Dementia is a condition that has many unknowns. While a cure is still not available, patients, doctors, and caregivers are still searching for ways to cope with the side effects. From memory loss to impaired judgment, those with...

Photo by LATUPEIRISSA from Pixabay We’ve all heard at one point or another, “you need 8 hours of sleep each night”. But is this the truth for everyone? We all have different needs for our health which constantly change through our lives. The benefits of sleep are...

Photo by DarkoStojanovic from Pixabay If you have ever been confused about the difference between Medicare and Medicaid, you are definitely not alone. Many people get the two mixed up, and it doesn’t help that they both can be difficult to understand on their own....

Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels Senior care services are an essential part of a high-functioning society. Indeed, services like in-home care, assisted living, community events, and transportation help aging individuals live a purposeful, fulfilling life no matter...

Photo by Kindel Media from Pexels As we age, our body naturally tends to lose mobility, flexibility and strength. This is due to a variety of reasons, such as natural reduction in daily activities leading to sarcopenia (the loss of muscle mass) and consequent atrophy...

Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels It can be hard to know when it is time to consider putting an aging family member or friend into assisted living. It can be even harder to know which assisted living facility is the right one to choose! There are an increasingly wide...

Photo by James Hose Jr from Unsplash An unfortunate part of getting older is the likelihood of our memory and ability to think clearly diminishing. This looks different for each individual person, and it can be hard to predict if and when it will happen to someone as...