Best Wearable Tech for Older Adults During Winter

Many people don’t realize how many wearable technology products are designed specifically for winter, and that we’re not limited to just watches and small fitness devices! In fact,...
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Online Games for a Healthy Memory: A Fun Way to Stay Sharp

The wide world of games is at your fingertips, and all you have to have is your phone. There are so many ways to learn and improve your...
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Fintech Resources for Older Adults

Financial technology services and tools, or fintech, aren’t designed just for younger generations anymore. Many companies are now creating fintech services that specifically target older adults, providing them...
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Creating a Routine for Dementia Care

Dementia is a common disease among older adults but this in no way lessens the associated struggles. While there is no cure, a massive benefit for those with...
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4 Hearing Aid Resources for Older Adults

Access to hearing aids can be challenging for older adults for two main reasons: they may have limited income and they may not know all the programs that...
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Covid Burnout

“Covid fatigue” has been on everyone’s mind. Many people feel overwhelmed, stressed, and just plain tired from the pandemic. And, for immunocompromised and older individuals who have to...
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Kitchen Staples: 5 Things to Keep on Hand

Having a well-stocked pantry with staple ingredients can ensure that you’ll always have meal options in a pinch. For seniors, this is especially important to consider because having...
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How to Find Prescription Discounts

As we get older, our bodies go through many new changes. Sometimes, the conditions associated with aging can require medication, and unfortunately, these medications can be expensive! In...
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Where to Donate This Fall & What to Give

Fall is right around the corner, which means cooler temperatures and thoughts about upcoming holidays are upon us. One of the most popular things people do during Fall...
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Tips for Adult Children Acting as Caregivers

Many people can fill the role of a caregiver, hired or not. They gain this role without prior planning and occasionally without choice. Often, older adults choose to...
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The Importance of Good Sleep

Starting from the teen years, we’re told to get eight hours of sleep a night. This magic number gets repeated like a mantra throughout...
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Navigating Loss During the Holiday Season

Grieving the loss of a loved one is a long and difficult process that strains one’s mental health. This often becomes harder around the...
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Fun Fall Crafts

It’s that beautiful time of year when temperatures cool down, and the trees turn lovely and orange. This is a great time to bring...
Lauren Beaubien
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Seasonal Affective Disorder

With wintery weather comes shorter days and chilly temperatures. For many, this marks the start of the cheerful holiday season. However, for others, the...
Lauren Beaubien
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Natural Disaster Preparation: A Guide

Preparation for natural disasters is one of the most important but least-considered aspects of a healthy life. Devastating weather events happen several times throughout...
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Open Enrollment Guide

For a few weeks every year, there is a period of time where the government allows people who receive health insurance to buy new...
Lauren Beaubien
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Fall Prevention on iPhone

Among the myriad of other health concerns that arise for the elderly, falling stands out as one of the most common injuries. In fact,...
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End of Life Preparation

Planning for death can be a trying process but a necessary one. Even if they’re in good health, older adults should make sure that...
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Physical Therapy: An Overview

Physical therapy is something you might have overheard at the doctor’s office or spoken with a friend about, but what exactly is it? Physical...
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Sundown Syndrome

Many mysteries come with caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s, and while many you can prepare yourself for, there are some aspects to the...
Lauren Beaubien
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