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Can Community Living Actually Help You Live a Longer, …

WEBProximity to Neighbors. If you or an aging loved one are limited in mobility or otherwise unable (or unwilling) to get out and meet new people, overall health may begin to …

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The What, Why & How of Stress in a Senior’s Life

WEBAccording to Dr. Michelle Dossett, an internal and integrative medicine specialist at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, here are some of the …

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10 Stimulating Activities for the Elderly

WEBMaintain motor skills. Establish a sense of ownership and independence. Gain a feeling of accomplishment. Promote emotional connection and self-expression. Check out this list …

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Boosting Senior Brain Health through the Power of Cognitive …

WEBCognitive stimulation encourages this process, allowing seniors to create and strengthen neural pathways, supporting overall cognitive health. Enhancing Memory & …

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Memory Loss with Age: What’s “Normal” for Older Adults

WEBAlthough health conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are pervasive among older adults, they are NOT normal conditions of aging. The National …

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Top Cognitive Games and Mental Exercises for Seniors

WEB3. Sudoku: This is a game that focuses on numeric patterns and is accessible in a variety of difficulty levels. Sudoku can be found in print form or on a …

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5 Fitness Tips for Seniors with Limited Mobility

WEBStaying active is a core component of supporting overall health and quality of life as we age. Unfortunately, this can be easier said than done as seniors face many …

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Tech Review: 14 of the Best Free Apps for Seniors

WEBThis free mobile app is available for iOS and Android. 11. Sciddy. The Sciddy app notifies you of U.S. businesses that offer discounts to people 50 years of age …

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6 Reasons Senior Friendships Are Vital to Healthy Aging

WEB1. Dynamic friendships help battle senior loneliness and depression. Seniors who find themselves isolated from the people and sense of purpose that once fueled …

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Why Laughter Is Sometimes the Best Medicine for Seniors

WEBBy tamping down the stress factor, laughter helps regulate the chemicals in your body, the tension of your muscles, and the functioning of your brain—all of which …

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The Undeniable Link Between Having Purpose & Aging Well

WEB4. “Small joys and pleasures.”. Just learning to appreciate small pleasures is a habit worth cultivating. Noticing a bird or plant outside your window, having a warming …

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Senior Nutrition: Do's & Don’ts for Managing Salt & Sugar

WEBSenior Nutrition: Do's & Don’ts for Managing Salt & Sugar. It’s completely natural for seniors to experience some changes in their sense of taste. In fact, many …

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5 Ways Older Adults Can Strengthen Their Immune Systems

WEBExercise can also help strengthen frail bodies and lower the occurrence of trips and falls. While a weak immune system can interfere with the healing process, …

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6 Sleep Tips for Seniors

WEBA warm glass of milk is also often comforting to many. Try Meditation - Relaxing through meditation will make it easier to go to sleep faster. Theres an App For …

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5 Common Misconceptions About Aging

WEBMisconception 1 – Brain Power Disappears with Age. While many older adults will struggle with mental conditions, like dementia, that decrease their short-term …

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Who We Are Assisted and Independent Living

WEBWho We Are. United Methodist Homes (UMH) was established in 1874 out of the vision of the members of a small church in West Haven, CT who cared deeply about helping the …

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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Seniors and Caregivers

WEBThese six winter weather tips can help seniors weather the weather this season. 1. Sidestep Slips and Falls. Falls are a major threat to senior health. From …

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Fairfield University Students Complete Geriatric Rotation at Bishop …

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Senior Living Blog by UMH Chelsea Sayegh (9)

WEBI started working as a Marketing Coordinator for United Methodist Homes in October of 2016. I work on public relations, website management and community planning for their …

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Senior Living Blog by UMH Chelsea Sayegh (2)

WEBI started working as a Marketing Coordinator for United Methodist Homes in October of 2016. I work on public relations, website management and community planning for their …

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