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5 Great Hobbies for Older Adults

Is your senior loved one a little bored doing the same things over and over? Perhaps they've fallen in a pandemic slump and want to try something new. Fortunately, there are lots of hobbies that are great for older adults—and their caregivers might enjoy them, too! So here are five hobbies to consider for your…

8 Foods That May Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk

Looking to find out which foods can lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? While scientists are still studying how exactly what you eat may or may not protect against Alzheimer’s, we know that certain foods do a better job of keeping your brain healthy. It turns out that the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet—which is heavy on…

Is a Vaccine for Alzheimer’s Disease a Real Possibility in the Future?

We have all heard of or received vaccines for various health issues, including shingles, pneumonia, hepatitis, and COVID-19. We may be able to add a vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease to that list in the future. According to Being Patient, vaccines can train the immune system to get rid of the tau or amyloid proteins associated…

Tips for a Better Downsizing Experience

If 2022 is the year of downsizing for you or a senior loved one, then you’ll want to keep in mind a few helpful tips for a smoother downsizing experience. There are several reasons that people decide to downsize: The kids are grown and there’s no longer a need for so much space. A spouse…

Avoid These Scams Targeting Seniors in 2022

We’ve all heard the adage, “If it’s too good to be true, then it probably is.” That’s a good phrase to keep in mind as certain types of scams continue to plague seniors. Some of these scams are oldies but goodies that have affected older adults for many years. Others are scams that are linked…

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers

If you care for a senior loved one, then there’s no doubt that your plate is full both mentally and physically. So it’s a perfect time to ensure you are taking care of yourself just as well as you are taking care of your loved one. That’s why we want to suggest some new year’s…

How to Help the Older Adult in Your Life Cope With Loneliness This Holiday Season

Does the older adult you care for feel lonely during the holidays? It’s not uncommon for seniors to experience loneliness, and the holidays can trigger those feelings for a few reasons: They may think about people who they’ve lost. Their health may have changed, leading them to have less energy to celebrate. Some older adults…