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What to Watch – Facebook

What to Watch – Reaching Aging Individuals Social Media is just the modern version of passing notes in class, after class, before class and all the parts in between. We all love a good story. This is how our friends and family connect with us these days. Zoom meetings, Google Meet, a wrong click of the phone and you are video chatting with your niece! FUN! or FRUSTRATING? It is really What To Watch! Here

Jennifer Kem April 18, 2024 2:07 pm

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3 Amazing Brain Boosting Tips to Increase Brain Power with a Brain Doodle

Brain Doodle – Brain Boosting Research 3 Amazing Brain Boosting Tips In addition to physical activity you can improve your Brain Power with a simple or complex session with a pen and paper. Brain Doodle. The team at Drexel used fNIRS (functional near-infrared spectroscopy) technology to measure blood flow in the areas of the brain related to rewards. fNRS is a noninvasive optical imaging technique that was used to measure level of oxygen in hemoglobin,

Jennifer Kem April 11, 2024 2:00 pm

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7 Great Ways to Reduce Stress – Advice for Caregivers of Seniors

Easing the Load: Practical Advice for Working Caregivers of Seniors by Millie Jones of Senior Wellness 7 Great Ways to Reduce Stress Balancing work, caregiving, and personal life presents a unique set of challenges, especially when caring for seniors. Caregivers often find themselves juggling their professional responsibilities, personal needs, and the demands of providing care to their elderly loved ones. Finding harmony among these roles is crucial for maintaining well-being and achieving a sense

Millie Jones April 4, 2024 2:00 pm

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3 Health Risks Unique to Cannabis Smoking Senior Citizens

Seniors Smoking Cannabis is on the Rise Older citizens on Cannabis – What happens when you heavily smoke pot? Emergency Department visits are increasing since older adults have been turning to cannabis to self-treat mental health concerns. What are they self-treating? Some of the reasoning among users include the following: Anxiety Depression Dementia – given by caregivers to belay negative behavioral complications of dementia, such as agitation Pain Escape What happens when you heavily

Jennifer Kem February 1, 2024 2:22 pm

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Senior Living – Professional Senior Placement

What is a Senior Placement Specialist? We are Golden Placements Services, GPS, a small boutique company. Our GPS senior living placement specialists guide individuals and their families through the complex process of finding ideal housing option fitting personal needs and budget. We work for You, at no cost to YOU. We do not do this often but you should know that other placement agencies work for a large sales force or telemarketer companies. They sell

Jennifer Kem January 25, 2024 2:23 pm

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Stay Fit – 5 Ideas to Explore

Stay Fit – 5 FREE Ideas to Explore Your Health Care Insurance Program has some great options for your fitness at many levels of wellness. Healthy Aging and Exercise programs are designed just for you, at any age. You can reach out to your Personal Health Insurance Program to see what is available for your age bracket. Some offer Programs for you to enjoy anytime anywhere at NO COST to you. Here are some

Jennifer Kem January 4, 2024 2:13 pm

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Top Bad Habits to Avoid at any Age

Top Bad Habits We all know that Bad Habits are called bad because they really do not server a good purpose in our lives. This year try reaching for the stars by replacing one of the items listed below with a new activity that will truly bring you joy. Here is a list of bad habits to remove from your life for happier more healthy living: Smoking Procrastination Nail biting Overeating Emotional eating Sedentary lifestyle

Jennifer Kem December 21, 2023 2:30 pm

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Reduce Stress: 10 Tips to tame stress

Reduce Stress: 10 Tips to tame stress Healthy Brain Activities These 10 healthy Brain Activities can Reduce Stress and help you become more productive. They may seem brainless, but these activities are showing up in Neuroscience as good things to tame stress. Get active – Stay Fit With These 5 Ideas for Getting Active. Eat a healthy diet – Foods that can help you to reduce stress and anxiety in your life. Eliminate unhealthy habits –

Jennifer Kem December 14, 2023 2:33 pm

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What to Watch – Senior Care

What to Watch – Senior Care Healthy Food Choices Food Choices: What to watch out for and what to buy makes a deference in your eating style. What to watch in your personal food choices can impact your whole life. Some may say “food is medicine” some of the early medicines are based on food. Getting your nutrition right is easy with some simple ideas! There are many ideas online to teach you what to

Jennifer Kem December 7, 2023 2:47 pm

Blood Pressure Medication Health Care Ideas

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Blood Pressure Medication plus Alzheimer’s – What are the Risks?

Blood pressure medications A recent Johns Hopkins report surrounding Blood Pressure Medication which was published in the journal of Neurology confirmed some research work earlier conducted and produced by Johns Hopkins researchers. What they found is wonderful news for Blood Pressure Medication users! The use of potassium-sparing diuretics reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s in people by nearly 75 percent. Those people who took any type of antihypertensive medication lowered their risk by only a third. Johns Hopkins researchers

Jennifer Kem November 23, 2023 2:51 pm

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Self Care By Practicing Mindful Kindness To Others

Self Care By Practicing Mindful Kindness To Others Healing benefits of good Self Care By Practicing Mindful Kindness to Those around us. Practicing kindness can physically change your brain positively by boosting levels of serotonin and dopamine. Serotonin and dopamine are neurotransmitters produce which product feelings of satisfaction and well-being. These are important to your health and wellness on many levels of our existence. These neurotransmitters cause the pleasure and reward centers in your brain

Jennifer Kem November 17, 2023 9:02 am

Outdoor gatherings are a great way to meet the neighbors

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Celebrate Good Neighbors!

Celebrate Good Neighbors! Fall is the time for family and friends, celebrate good neighbors, Are Your Senior Loved Ones Prepared? It starts with saying hello. Celebrate National Neighbor Day on September 28 with your closest friends and family! Good Neighbor day was created to honor the valuable relationships between good neighbors, whether they live next door or down the street. We can used this opportunity to get connected and show appreciation for each other. During

Jennifer Kem November 16, 2023 2:26 pm

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Caregiver Tips Best Foot Care for Loved Ones

Caregiver guide: Care For Elderly Feet Golden Girls want to help you in “Putting your best foot forward”. Check out our YouTube Video on this very important health topic! Please help us out with your Like and Subscribe to our Chanel and Add YOUR Comment in YouTube. Health is important at all ages, when it comes to foot care. Be kind to your feet as a mode of mindfulness. When we age foot

Jennifer Kem July 22, 2023 2:23 pm

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Elder Care Locator

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Jennifer Kem May 4, 2023 11:20 am

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5 Fun Activities for Senior Living in February 2023

5 Fun Activities for Senior Living in February Get creative with February activities for seniors and make this month a blast! We’ve rounded up 5 Fun Activities for Senior. These are manageable activities that are perfect for senior living.

Jennifer Kem February 2, 2023 5:34 pm

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Senior Living Near Me – Exploring Portland Adult Care Centers

Senior Living Near Me Wondering about Portland Adult Care Centers Near Me Have you ever typed “Senior Living Near Me”? or “Portland Adult Care Centers Near Me” into Google? “What are the top rated independent living facilities near Portland, Oregon?” Chances are you are looking for a placement for your senior loved. Real navigation and planning for senior placement can be difficult. Here are a few best tips to find Senior Living Near By in

Jennifer Kem December 29, 2022 1:17 pm

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Safe Footing: Walk Safely in the Winter

Safe Footing First, for those of us who would climb up a ladder to string Christmas lights or clean out gutters we put ourselves at risk. Be CAREFUL and Don’t click this link because we all know Winter is the most dangerous season this link just shows you the data. Yuck! For better Senior Safety Here is how to keep your Footing. In conclusion, we want you to have fun and stay safe. Follow these

In Vision December 22, 2022 2:00 pm

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Senior Home Safety during Winter

Home Safety Winter We need to be aware for our loved ones about Senior Home Safety especially during the Winter months. Here is a quick guide to help you keep your senior loved one safe. Outside Snow: It may surprise you to know that Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes! This may be tough for our senior loved ones. Check in with neighbors

Jennifer Kem December 1, 2022 2:00 pm

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Life Transitions: Alcoholism and Aging

Alcoholism and Aging Alcoholism comes with many issues. Life Transitions regarding Alcoholism and Aging can cause senior challenges. High levels of alcohol in the body can result in headaches, severe dehydration, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and indigestion. Drinking excessively, even on a single occasion, increases a person’s risk of detrimental heart effects. If threat of illness does not detour the consumption of alcohol think of what it does to your skin. Alcohol dehydrates the skin, depriving

LaVona Tomberlin April 22, 2022 12:05 pm