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Activities for People with Dementia
Posted on October 26, 2017 - Unsure about ways to spend quality time with friends or loved ones with dementia? The National Institute on Aging offers some great suggestions.
How Ageism Hurts Women
Posted on October 24, 2017 - An obsession with remaining youthful is “rooted in shame over something that shouldn’t be shameful,” says ageism expert Ashton Applewhite.
Could My Loved One Have an Anxiety Disorder?
Posted on October 19, 2017 - Mom seems to worry all the time. She worries that she will fall, she’s concerned that someone might break into the house, and when the grandkids go on vacation, she worries about plane crashes. “Oh Mom, don’t worry so much,” family say, and chalk it up to her growing older. But Mom may need professional help. To learn more, read “Could My Loved One Have an Anxiety Disorder?”
Man’s Best Personal Trainer?
Posted on October 12, 2017 - You had the best intentions to go out for a walk—oh dear, it’s raining! Should you settle in on the couch instead? Not if your dog has anything to say about it! Read about two new studies showing the benefits of a four-legged exercise partner in “Man’s Best Personal Trainer?”
October 15–December 7 Is Medicare Open Enrollment
Posted on October 10, 2017 - This is the time of year when most seniors need to decide if they want to change their Medicare coverage. It can be a daunting task to figure out what to do! Find some advice and tools from the National Council on Aging in “October 15–December 7 Is Medicare Open Enrollment.”