Senior Activities: Why Gardening is Great and Tips to Get Started
Gardening is a favorite pastime for many, but why is it so popular among seniors? For one, it promotes a healthier lifestyle. The opportunity to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs…
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How Seniors Can Enhance Their Independence
More than anything, seniors want to remain independent. They want to make their own choices, from something as simple as what to eat for breakfast to where they choose to…
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More Medication is Not the Answer to Dementia
Did you know that overmedication can worsen dementia? And that overmedication in general is a crisis for older adults? Seniors taking 5 medications or more a day are at a…
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Senior Health: 4 Tips for the Cold Winter Season
Staying healthy during the winter can be a challenge for anyone. Especially seniors with compromised immune systems or limited mobility. Fortunately, there are easy ways to stay on track and…
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A Conscious Commitment to Making the Best of Any Situation
Though Pat Nicely has supported a wide variety of causes over the years, her volunteerism has always been rooted in her faith and a conscious commitment to making the best…
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Senior Skin Care: Common Issues and How to Treat Them
Winter is here, which means dry skin is, too… ugh. It may not seem like a big deal, but when your skin goes untreated, not-so-pleasant issues can pop up. As…
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Let’s Get Physical in the New Year!
Hands down, physical therapy is the best New Year’s resolution seniors could make for themselves. Older adults who regularly go to physical therapy move more easily, reduce pain from other…