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Caring for your loved ones is no easy task, especially once they start getting older. Taking care of an elder can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. However, it’s a…

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Wellness

Well-Being Activities for Seniors in Lockdown

April 1, 2020

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, senior care providers have had to temporarily throw their activity schedules out the window and keep residents confined to their rooms. Adult day services…

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Wellness

Common Health Issues for Seniors and How to Address Them

April 14, 2019

Thanks to advancements in healthcare, people are living longer than ever. In the United States, seniors who are more than 85 years old now comprise one of the fastest growing demographic groups,…

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Wellness

Elderly Exercise: Why Activity Is So Beneficial To Aging Adults

March 1, 2019

Whether we’re hearing it from our doctors, athletic friends, or concerned family members, the message is always the same: “Exercise is good for you!” While that fact is certainly true,…

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Lifestyle

Understanding Seniors’ Internet Habits

December 6, 2018

Millennials are known to be more receptive of new technologies – especially the internet – while it is believed that the elderly are very much stuck in traditional systems. This…

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Fashion & Beauty

Four Fabulous Fashion Lessons From Seniors

November 5, 2018

With winter bearing down upon us, it’s time to open up that storage chest and start pulling out the scarves, mittens and cardigans. Comfort is important in the winter, no…

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Wellness

Exercises for Seniors with Parkinson’s Disease

April 2, 2018

Watching loved ones suffer from any debilitating disease is difficult, and Parkinson’s is no exception. The aggressively degenerative properties of this disease make it particularly dangerous, and if you have…

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Wellness

Ways To Increase Social Support For Seniors

March 26, 2018

Loneliness and isolation can be a growing problem as we age. Many seniors live alone, and their days are filled with a string of solitary moments. Loneliness can have negative…

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Wellness

Simple and Fun Weight-Loss Plans for Seniors

March 26, 2017

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that more than one-third of older adults age 65-years and over were obese. Obesity also was the highest among those ages 65 to…

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Travel

The Best Trips for Seniors with Mobility Issues

February 6, 2017

For those enrolled in, or recently graduated from an online masters in social work at Rutgers Online, who plan on specializing in social work with seniors, you need to be…

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