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Creating Lasting Memories: Family Fun Friday for All Ages

February 7, 2024
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Creating Lasting Memories: Family Fun Friday for All Ages  Family bonding is essential to maintaining strong relationships and creating cherished memories that last a lifetime. As aging adults and their family caregivers, finding activities promoting intergenerational connection and joy is crucial. Enter "Family Fun Friday," a time to come together, enjoy each other's company, and engage in activities that cater to all ages. Today, we'll explore some family-friendly activities and games perfect for fostering bonding and creating lasting memories.  Board...

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Giving the Gift of Time: Holidays with Seniors

December 12, 2023
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The holiday season is a time for warmth, joy, and the priceless gift of spending time with loved ones. For those with aging parents, this time becomes all the more precious. As our parents grow older, the moments we share with them hold immeasurable value. Here are some meaningful ways to make the most of the holiday season while creating cherished memories with your aging parents. Embrace the Traditions Every family has unique holiday traditions, and they often carry a...

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Springtime Tips for Senior Health and Wellness

March 29, 2023
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As the weather starts to warm up and the flowers begin to bloom, seniors need to focus on their health and wellness during the spring season. With a little effort and some helpful tips, seniors can enjoy the season's benefits while maintaining their overall health and wellness. Here are some suggestions for eating healthy, staying active, and managing chronic conditions during the spring. Eating Health. Spring is the perfect time to incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet. Try...

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Feeling the Stress? Don’t Let it Get to You! Tips for Effectively Managing Life’s Ups and Downs

April 20, 2022
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It's not just tax season: April is National Stress Awareness Month! All kidding aside, stress can be good (a new job or house) or bad (financial strain, illness) but the key is to recognize how you are responding to your stressors and manage them. While that may seem simple enough, it's imperative to deal with your stress before it can negatively impact your health. As I've written before, it is well known that prolonged stress can contribute to heart disease, hypertension, a weakened immune system, and is...

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(Not) Only the Lonely: Senior Orphans & the Need for Help

April 13, 2022
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Statistics show that 1 in 5 Americans over 65 are considered "elder orphans" -  defined as those of us who are aging without family to provide care. This statistic does not consider the many seniors who have a family but do not live nearby. When I founded Hope Senior Home Care 18 years ago, my mission was to be an integral part of our client's care team, including their family, medical team, and my Hope team. Some of our clients do...

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Walk This Way to a Stress Free Day

April 6, 2022
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Today is National Walking Day. This is a day to celebrate the easiest way to be healthy: walking. While a walk may not seem like much activity, studies show that walking just 30 to 60 minutes each day can dramatically improve your health and prevent chronic illness. As you'll see below, I've shared the ways a walk can benefit your overall health. Once you've finished reading, grab your sneakers and head out for some fresh air! A healthy heart: Walking can improve...

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Food for Thought May Not Be Food at All

March 9, 2022
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As I wrote in last week's column, March is National Nutrition Month. In discussing nutrition, I emphasized that it is more than what you eat - it's also how you treat your body, mind, and spirit.  In that theme, I'd like to introduce a new (to some of you) concept: Primary vs. Secondary food. When you think of "food," you likely think of what you put in your mouth - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, The Institute for Integrative Nutrition actually considers the food you eat your...

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Green Eggs and Ham? “You do not like them, so you say! Try them! Try them! And you may!

March 2, 2022
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As you can see from the subject of our post, we're channeling the legacy of the immortal Dr. Seuss on his birthday and as we kick off March, which also happens to be National Nutrition Month! This serves as an excellent opportunity to remind us of the importance of a balanced diet and lifestyle. In February, we identified ways a healthy diet could improve heart health. However, good nutrition is also essential in preventing and healing most chronic illnesses. Maintaining a well-balanced diet is critical...

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Take Heart: Exercise and Your Health

February 23, 2022
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After a long day of work, family, and personal commitments, exercise may be the last thing on your mind – not to mention a challenging activity to muster motivation for! However, you’ll benefit across the board by adding exercise to your ever-growing “to-do” list. Very few lifestyle choices are as impactful as physical activity and, despite popular belief, exercise doesn't necessarily require a significant time commitment or intensity. Both moderate and intense exercise can drastically improve your overall health. According to...

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Time to Rest and Recharge: The Impact of Stress on Your Heart

February 16, 2022
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As we continue through Heart Health month, I'd like to do a deeper dive into stress management and how it can affect your heart. When discussing heart health, we tend to focus on food and fitness – however, there are other major players in the health game when it comes to your heart: stress and sleep. There is growing evidence that stress can contribute to heart disease. Sometimes it’s difficult to recognize the impact daily stress has on our lives – we become accustomed...

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