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How to Decide on a Senior Living Community When Considering the Transition

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Over 810,000 seniors across the United States are currently living in senior communities. While the concept is still somewhat new, it is indeed popular. Having a community specifically designed for seniors to help with the adaptation of different age-related challenges can give seniors and their families peace of mind. Oftentimes, letting go of a family home can […]

Seniors and the Secrets of Gardening

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This isn’t only for the avid gardener as all seniors should know the lesser-known powers that gardening consists of. What’s interesting is that those that fall between the ages of 35 and 44 are the most active gardeners but there are so many health and later-life concerns that seniors have and something as simple as starting a […]

Boosting Your Immunity as a Senior

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Our immune systems naturally start to decline with age. That’s just a natural part of aging but there are things that can be done to give it a boost. Our immune systems are strongest between the ages of 10 and 50 so after the age of 50 is when we need to take active steps to strengthen […]

Seniors and Stress: What You Should Know

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While stress is something that affects everyone, seniors need to be aware of the damage that stress can do, especially if it goes unmanaged. At least 47% of seniors have said that while they do experience joy, they also experience levels of stress. A lot of seniors also say that they feel both.  While this may not […]

The Top Five Ways to Prevent and Maintain Arthritis

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Arthritis is a more common condition than you might think. It affects at least 1 in every 4 adults throughout the U.S. and it isn’t just something that seniors experience. Arthritis is actually the most common in anyone between 40 and 60 and while many people think that it’s a part of life and is inevitable, arthritis […]

Taking Advantage of Florida Cherries

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Over 9.2 million people in the U.S. suffer from gout and it requires lifelong treatment. This condition can be tricky to manage and the pain that comes with it is often unbearable although some gout attacks go away on their own.  The good news is that there are plenty of ways to naturally ease your symptoms and […]

Seniors, Have You Heard of “Alexa Together”?

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Did you know that there have been 36 million fall incidents reported for seniors across the U.S.? The unfortunate thing is that 32,000 deaths resulted from those falls. For some seniors, living with family makes sense. In other cases having a caregiver makes the most sense. Additionally, some seniors would prefer to live alone to maintain their […]

The Health Benefits Your Thanksgiving Leftovers Have to Offer

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With all of the delicious foods that you have on Thanksgiving, you might not have known that the majority of traditional thanksgiving foods are loaded with health benefits. Now that the holiday is over, chances are, you have leftovers that you’ll be going through over the next few days. 2022 was expected to be one […]

The Florida Orange Is Actually a Health Enhancer

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Florida is known for more than its great weather, various beaches, and long lists of excursions. If you’re a Floridian, you know that the state is popular for its supply of citrus or, in other words, the state’s oranges in particular. There are about 27 varieties of Florida oranges that provide the country with much-needed […]

Galatians: Speaking the Truth in Love

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| Written by Andrew and Jamie Wommack |  When was the last time someone you respected corrected you? Telling the truth, even if it means risking rejection, is a strong indication of someone’s genuine concern. In the book of Galatians, we have a front-row seat to the Apostle Paul’s loving but stern correction to the Galatian […]

Seniors and Social Activity: What to Know

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With an aging population, social activity for seniors has become increasingly important. Seniors who stay active and connected to the people they care about and people, in general, are happier and healthier as a result. Unfortunately, though, at least 28% of those over 50 are completely inactive outside of the most basic movements used for […]