When you catch a whiff of fresh-baked apple pie, you might be transported back to your grandmother’s kitchen on a Sunday afternoon. Or, if someone mentions an old friend, your mind gets filled with images of the fun time you spent with them on a school trip. These positive triggers activate connections to good memories […]
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It seems like everyone’s talking about senior patio homes these days. These residences have comfortable living spaces but surprisingly, they don’t always have patios. They’re also called senior garden homes and are part of communities with similar floor plans. You’ll see them in different configurations, but most are single- or one-and-a-half stories. These homes appeal
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Remember when townhome layouts were all pretty similar? Things have certainly evolved over the past decades. Now, we have stacked, three-story, bungalow loft, traditional, and other options, which can make things challenging. Case in point: If you’re searching online for “senior townhomes near me,” the search results might be all over the place. Even if
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What’s the difference between Cleveland, Ohio, and Cleveland, Tennessee? About 600 miles and a much smaller population: approximately 362,656 and 49,086, respectively. The latter is a hidden gem — a hub for senior-friendly and family-friendly activities. Cleveland, TN, is in the southeastern part of the state, about 40 miles from Chattanooga. It has residential areas,
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Most of us know what a community center is, but when you split up the words, each gets used in different ways. Case in point: a senior center vs. a senior living community. Both serve the same population, but the environments and services vary. What does all that mean for adult children trying to help
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As we get older, finding rewarding ways to pass the time becomes increasingly important. It’s not unusual for seniors to feel isolated, with plenty of hours to pass and few activities to fill them. Many adult children can’t be with their aging loved ones 24/7 and wonder how to help. A new hobby can fill
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Knowing When Your Loved One Needs Support No one wants to see a loved one struggle, but mobility challenges are part of normal aging. At some point, even walking can become difficult. The changes can be subtle at first, but they may indicate a need for support. Knowing when your loved one requires a senior
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Dementia brings significant changes, not just to the person diagnosed with it, but to their entire family. It can be especially confusing and challenging for younger family members who may not understand why their loved one behaves differently. No two journeys with memory loss are the same, and the effects of dementia on grandchildren can
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When this equation (grandparents + grandchildren = loving memories and closer bonds) works, families have the best of times. But let’s be honest: Finding activities both generations enjoy can be tricky. Between different energy levels, interests, and mobility needs, it takes some creativity to make visits special. But activities for grandparents and grandkids don’t have
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“Mayfield Elementary extends heartfelt gratitude to Tena.” Eighty-eight-year-old Mrs. Tena B. may be small in size, but her heart is as big as the great outdoors. Her selflessness and giving nature took center stage recently, when she donated her small-person trike, valued at $3,500 by Utahtrikes.com, to a special ed class at Mayfield Elementary School
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