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Why you deserve a time out!

Why you deserve a time out!

You need a time out! Well … not the type you might assign your child! Your time out is from caregiving. Caring for a loved one who requires daily support is a full-time job. No one doubts that. And that job can be especially ...
Choosing warm-hearted care for your parent

Choosing warm-hearted care for your parent

Sam knew his mother needed care and daily assistance; his family’s holiday visit had revealed just how dangerous it might be for her to remain at home by herself any longer. But the idea of finding a senior living community offering ...
Amenities enrich life in a senior living community

Amenities enrich life in a senior living community

“We knew we’d love the maintenance-free living we’d experience when we moved here—but we never dreamed how busy we’d be with all the events and activities the community offers.” That’s a comment we ...
Senior living … with the emphasis on living!

Senior living … with the emphasis on living!

It’s a concern I often hear. Life in a senior living community means giving up your independence. Or it means you no longer own your own home. Or it means we’ll be isolated from our friends and family. And on and on. But ...
Decreased sense of smell could be linked to cognitive illnesses

Decreased sense of smell could be linked to cognitive illnesses

Hmmm … Not smelling as well? (And we don’t mean personal hygiene!) According to Harvard Health, recent studies show that an inadequate sniffer could be a red flag when it comes to determining one’s risk for developing ...

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