Three Reasons Why Chair Yoga is a Great Idea for Seniors
Staying active as we age is incredibly important for both our physical and mental health. With aging comes changes in mobility, however, and we often find that we can’t move…
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How Seniors Can Get Rid of Swollen Ankles
Have you noticed that your senior loved one has swollen ankles? This is a common problem that older adults encounter, and it can have a negative impact on their safety…
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Sensory Activities to Calm Seniors with Dementia
Dementia can be a difficult condition because you want to take care of your loved one and keep them as comfortable as possible, but symptoms can become increasingly difficult to…
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Debunking Common Myths about Alzheimer’s
Having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease can be an uncertain and often scary time. One thing is for sure, you undoubtedly want to support your loved one as…
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The Effect of Music on Memory
When someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the diagnosis affects your entire family. It’s a very difficult thing to watch your loved one’s memory slip away piece by…
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Dental Health in Seniors Explained
As we age it’s important that we continue taking good care of our bodies, including our teeth! Dental health is important for people of all ages, but it’s especially important…
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Q&A With Kathy Speer
In Volume 11, Issue 1 of engage! magazine, we shared “A Day in the Life” of Margie McCloskey, UMC at Wesley by the Bay’s wellness nurse. Wesley by the Bay’s…