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alzheimer’s disease

Alive Inside: The Power of Music and Alzheimer’s

November is  Alzheimer’s Awareness Month!  In this blog, I will explore the inspiring 2014 Sundance Film Festival winning documentary “Alive Inside” and discuss a strategy that can make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Alive Inside – 2014 Sundance Film Festival winning documentary “Alive Inside” is a

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aging

Is It Time For Memory Care?

This is the fifth installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future.  Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide, Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living, Legal Considerations and Aging, and Nursing Home Red Flags.  Later topics will include: Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for Nurturing From

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age well

Can Muscles Really Stretch?

Can muscles really get longer and what is the most effective way to improve flexibility? Many of us have found that as we age our flexibility decreases.  I know this is happening to me!  In this blog I will address how we can effectively maintain and improve our flexibility to better move in our lives.

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Nursing home red flags
awareness

Nursing Home Red Flags

This is the fourth installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future.  Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide, Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living, and  Legal Considerations and Aging. Later topics will include: Is it Time for Memory Care, Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for

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fall prevention

What Do I Do If I Fall?

According to the National Council on Aging: When one unexpectedly falls, there can be an initial rush of panic, fear, and anxiety.  The body’s “fight or flight” response kicks in: stress hormones are released and heart rate increases.  You may or may not feel pain; your nervous system may initially block your pain response.  In

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intentional living

Legal Considerations and Aging

This is the third installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future.  Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide  and Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living.   Later topics will include: Nursing Home Red Flags, Is it Time for Memory Care, Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for

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habits

The Virtues of a Good Night’s Sleep

My love affair with sleep isn’t merely a preference; it’s a need that I honor diligently.  My 7-8 uninterrupted hours of rest aren’t just a luxury; they’re a lifeline that keeps me grounded and focused.  So as I passionately extol the virtues of a good night’s sleep, know that it’s not just enthusiasm – it’s

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aging in place

Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living

This is the second installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future.  The first installment was Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide.  Later topics will include: Legal Considerations and Aging, Nursing Home Red Flags, Is it Time for Memory Care, Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for Nurturing From Afar,

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