Senior Resources
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How Senior Living Communities Nurture Mental Wellbeing & Better Mental Health
Many older Americans experience some form of mental health concerns, with anxiety and depression being the most common. For family caregivers, helping seniors with mental health matters may be overwhelming. Depression and other mental health issues can greatly affect an older person’s quality of life. A person’s sense of purpose may diminish if they no…
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6 Ways Kindness Is Good for You
Volunteering at a food bank, mentoring a younger person, treating a friend to a cup of coffee — acts of kindness like these not only can combat isolation and make you feel connected to others but also can have a positive effect on your happiness and well-being. That’s because doing something for someone else triggers…
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15 Foods High in Omega Fatty Acids
If there’s one class of nutrients that packs a punch against unhealthy aging, it’s omega fatty acids — particularly omega-3s. This nutrition superstar can help prevent heart disease and stroke and may even lower the risk of dementia. Even though the nutrient is important to have in our diet as we age, experts say most…
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How to Talk to Your Loved One About Senior Living
Asking a loved one to consider a senior living community can be a difficult conversation, even when it is the best choice for their safety and wellbeing. However, with a kind and empathetic approach, this difficult conversation can result in a better future for your loved one. By coming from a place of understanding, you…
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The Best Exercises for Seniors: A Guide to Staying Active in Your Golden Years
Explore the best exercises for seniors and tips on how to get started, stay motivated, and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle. Staying active is vital at any age, but it’s especially crucial for seniors. Regular exercise provides many health benefits, such as improved cardiovascular health, enhanced mental well-being, and helping seniors live a more independent lifestyle. There is growing evidence…
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Top Five AI-Generated Considerations for Your Senior Living Search
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that allows a computer or robot to mimic human actions or intelligence. With more than 50 years of experience in senior living, our team at Life Care Services has a wealth of knowledge regarding the needs of seniors, but it’s always nice to get a second opinion. We thought…
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2 Scams to Watch For During Tax Season
Tax time is stressful enough. Having someone file a bogus claim in your name or discovering that your tax preparer is a fake can ratchet up the stress to stratospheric levels. Prevention is the best way to avoid getting your tax return hijacked. If someone does file a false return in your name, you can…
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Dealing with Aging Parents’ Finances: A 4-Step Plan
When you were younger, your parents may have had to intervene when you bounced a check for the first time, or spent more than your paycheck could cover. But now that you’re grown, roles may have shifted quite a bit — and now, you’re the one who may need to intervene to manage or protect…
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How to Outsmart Grandparent Scams
Your phone rings. The person on the other end of the line sounds upset, says she’s your grandchild and asks for money to get out of a sticky situation. This is how a grandparent scam begins. And because the scam pulls at your heartstrings, it’s easy to become a victim. This is how the “grandparents…
