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Labor Day is the perfect opportunity to relax, enjoy time off work, and celebrate the unofficial end of summer with family and friends. Be sure to include senior loved ones in your weekend plans. Social activities, including family time, are…

September is Healthy Aging® Month and it’s a good time to discuss the things that contribute to healthy aging like diet, exercise, brain health and social activity. As the actor George Burns said, “You can't help getting older, but you…

As you get older, normal activities you’ve always performed around the house can become increasingly difficult, or even dangerous. For seniors looking to maintain independence in their own home (referred to as “aging in place”), there are some common home…

Simply put, aging in place is a term used to describe a person living comfortably in their own home for as long as possible, as they age. Research shows that meeting a senior’s desire to age in place has many…

The majority of seniors want to remain in their own homes as they age. According to the AARP, nearly 90% of people over age 65 want to live at home for as long as possible. The organization’s “50 and Over,…

When you think of immunizations you probably think of the role they play in protecting young children from disease. However, they also play an important role in protecting seniors from dangerous diseases like influenza, shingles and pneumonia. Even if a…