The Natural Choice for Senior Living

It can be hard to muster much enthusiasm for cooking when you’re making meals for one. Why go to the trouble and expense of a three-course meal when a can of soup will do? It’s 6 p.m. and nothing sounds good, so you might settle for a cheese sandwich and a cookie – the same thing you had the night before.

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Coping with dementia and other forms of memory loss can be confusing and frustrating for both elderly individuals and their loved ones. One of the first obstacles to overcome is accurately identifying the signs of dementia and taking whatever preventative measures are available to deal with it. Although dementia is used to singularly describe a large group of symptoms that affect memory, along with cognitive skills and social abilities, it does not have a single cause, and having memory loss alone doesn’t mean you have dementia, according to the Mayo Clinic. Dementia is a broad category with various underlying causes, but certain conditions that lead to dementia are treatable. That’s why it’s important to watch for early signs of the condition, test for dementia, and be properly diagnosed by a medical professional.

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Winter is upon us which means flu season is in full force. While the flu is unpleasant for anyone, it can be especially dangerous for seniors who have weakened immune systems.

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As a new activity director, you may wonder how to appeal to the residents in the retirement community. It can be difficult to get everyone involved when they have such different interests, schedules and levels of ability. However, participating in group activities is one of the reasons people are happy in these communities, so making it relevant and interesting is essential.

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Many a wall hanging has been embroidered with the words, “Sing like no one’s listening, love like you’ve never been hurt and dance like nobody’s watching.”

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Going for a walk is one of the simplest exercises you can do, yet it has surprising benefits. If you want to get healthier but dread the idea of a gym workout adding a 30-minute walk to your daily routine will give you great results without putting a lot of strain on your body. Don't worry if you can't do a full half hour to start with because walking is something you can easily build up over a week or two. Here are seven amazing benefits of walking every day:

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A cure for dementia continues to be elusive. But researchers at Washington State University say education and support, along with a simple tool—a memory notebook—could be key to giving those with memory loss a sense of control and prolonged independence.

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