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  • Valentine’s Day Ideas for Your Elderly Parents
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    Valentine’s Day Ideas for Your Elderly Parents

    February 14, 2024

    Parents give their time, support, and love throughout their lives. Here are some great Valentine’s activities to do with your senior parents.
     

  • Seniors: Reading for Enjoyment
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    Seniors: Reading for Enjoyment

    February 8, 2024

    A great hobby for all ages from young to old is reading. Books come in regular print and large print. The latest books are available at local bookstores, online bookstores, and the library.

  • Financial Knowledge for Seniors
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    Financial Knowledge for Seniors

    January 30, 2024

    Financial planning should start as early as young adulthood. However, it is never too late to plan. Even seniors can benefit from organizing their finances to maximize their money.

  • Keeping our Seniors Safe and Warm this Winter Season
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    Keeping our Seniors Safe and Warm this Winter Season

    January 23, 2024

    Winter can be harsh on our older population, limiting their abilities to be social and get groceries.  There are ways to provide the necessities for our senior population when temperatures are frigid, and roads are slippery.
     

  • Health Fairs in Cleveland, Ohio
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    Health Fairs in Cleveland, Ohio

    January 16, 2024

    There are many local health events and locations that can offer you some basic screenings.

  • Elderly Falls
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    Elderly Falls

    January 10, 2024

    Why are falls in seniors so common? How can I be safe? Are there physical aids that can help?

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    Bone Health in 2024

    January 3, 2024

    If your goal for the new year is to get healthy, then simplicity is the key. Taking care of yourself can be done in the convenience of your home or gym. Focus on the whole body, inside and out. 

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    Loss during the Holidays

    January 2, 2024

    Nothing is more traumatic than losing a loved one, especially during the holidays. It is important to grieve and feel the loss.

  • Alzheimer’s disease: From the Caregiver’s Point of View
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    Alzheimer’s disease: From the Caregiver’s Point of View

    December 13, 2023

    I saw changes in my loved one. They were more forgetful and moodier than usual. So, I took them to the doctor. And there it was, the diagnosis that we all fear…. Alzheimer’s Disease.

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    Alzheimer’s disease: From the Patient’s Point of View

    December 8, 2023

    I have been told that I have Alzheimer’s disease. What’s next for me? How long do I have before I forget things? How do I prepare? How will it affect my loved ones?