senior well-being

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Five Steps to Planning a Dementia-Friendly Garden

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Five Steps to Planning a Dementia-Friendly Garden

A garden is a paradise for all the senses!  The taste of a sun-warmed tomato, the cool feel of a watering can, the floral smell of roses, the view of a lush, green plant against a turquoise sky: so many pleasures for the home gardener and the sensory support it provides, a wonderfully satisfying space for people living with dementia too.

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Ways to E.A.S.E. Loneliness this Winter

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Ways to E.A.S.E. Loneliness this Winter

Here are tips in the acronym for EASE- suggested by John T. Cacioppo, Ph.D. through AARP.org to provide a starting point for easing loneliness.

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Tips For Boosting Your Health As You Age

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Tips For Boosting Your Health As You Age

Taking care of our physical health involves staying active, making healthy food choices, getting enough sleep, limiting alcohol intake, and proactively managing our health care. Try these tips from the National Institute of Aging to get started.