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Home Improvement Tips for Seniors

When you have an elderly loved one who decides to pursue an independent living, be supportive of it. You might worry about this decision, but it helps. Older people become more active and alert when they’re alone. It’s better than letting them reside in a nursing home and be completely dependent on others. The good thing is you can improve their new home and make it more suitable for independent living. Therefore, these tips will help. Widen the doorways Injuries usually happen on the doorways. Older people bump their heads on their way out. Others have a hard time getting…

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Flu and The Elderly

This flu season has been one of the most alarming and intense outbreaks since 2009. News reports in various states covered the number of hospitalizations and deaths from the flu this year. The worry was intensified by individuals on social media and word-of-mouth among family members, friends, coworkers, and peers. In short, it was scary, especially for seniors. What is the flu? Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory condition caused by two main types of influenza virus: type A and type B. There are also type C and type D, but they either do not affect humans…

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Simple Art Projects to Engage Seniors

Source Art is powerful. The visual and creative arts, in particular, are accessible to everyone. So, how does art affect people with dementia or others who are in elder care? In the very same way it touches us all, which is a magnificent thing. Scrapbooking for Seniors This project is a lot of work. However, it is a labor of love. Gather your loved one’s pictures from the old shoeboxes or albums that have seen better days and transform them into treasures that will last a lifetime. The memories made and stories shared during the process will be priceless. Tip #1 –…

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