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Access ALL of your Home in 2020

Access ALL of your Home in 2020

If declining mobility means that going up and down the stairs in your home is becoming a struggle, acting early can alleviate the pain and worry right now, and for the future. Even if you think you could manage the stairs for a while longer, why waste your energy on struggling upstairs when you don’t need to anymore?

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Disaster Prep Tips

Disaster Prep Tips

Disasters can happen at any moment, and unfortunately, older adults are among the most vulnerable when a disaster occurs. Limitations in vision and mobility can make moving around more difficult. Planning ahead will help avoid long waits to get supplies and help make a smoother transition to safety. 

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Attainable New Years Resolutions

Attainable New Years Resolutions

Happy new year! Let's talk about resolutions. According to Newsweek, when it comes to setting new year resolutions, about 50% of people report that they are focusing on fixing their finances and a little over 50% focus on improving their lifestyles and overall health.

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Get Your Sleep!

Get Your Sleep!

New research from Harvard suggests that sleeping in short durations (less than 7 hours a night) can negatively impact the health of our hearts.

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All I Want this Year is...

All I Want this Year is...

What’s the very best gift you could give yourself this holiday? Is it continued independence? Is it being able to remain living in the home you love without worrying about falling on the stairs? 

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors

Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors

It's the holiday season and we know that trying to find gifts for your aging loved ones can be a somewhat difficult task. If you are struggling to find a gift to give this holiday season, here are a few suggestions that may help.

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Easing Joint Pain During the Winter

Easing Joint Pain During the Winter

It’s no secret that the winter weather can increase joint pain and stiffness for those with arthritis. The cold weather reduces blood circulation in our fingers and toes, which stiffens our movements in joints. If you are experiencing joint pain, here is a list of a few things to remember when it comes to making the cold weather softer on your joints.

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It’s Never too Early to Future-proof your Home

It’s Never too Early to Future-proof your Home

Do you love your home? Have you spent years making it the perfect place for you and your loved ones, and do you want to remain living there for as long as you possibly can? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then it’s time to start thinking about ‘future-proofing’ your home.

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Rob Lowe Talks About Caregiving

Rob Lowe Talks About Caregiving

Did you know that over 40 million Americans are unpaid caregivers, and about 1/3 of them do it alone? Although he was not alone, Rob Lowe and his brothers are part of the 40 million Americans who have had to suddenly put their life on hold and care for their mother. He shares with USA Today his story and experience with caregiving.

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