One of the most fun parts of Christmas is the gift-giving, but it is common for us to run out of ideas, so we have prepared this list for you to choose the best gift for your senior loved ones. Christmas is characterized by being full of love and the union between families. A period […]
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We all love music, but very few of us are aware of all the benefits it can bring to improve our quality of life, especially in the aging process; music can become a great accomplice to keep us healthy and joyful. First, we must bear in mind that music allows us to experience pleasure, and
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Over the years, mature skins present more issues and need extra help, which is why we bring you our best skincare tips for seniors. The skin is brilliant and capable of repairing itself, but over the years, the skin of our seniors tends to present more issues and needs extra help, which is why we
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Poor sleep for seniors can affect memory, concentration, and mood, which decreases intellectual and physical performance. Therefore, with the purpose of promoting healthy aging, put these simple tips into practice to improve the quality of your sleep. Sleeping well is key to a person’s health and essential to maintaining a good quality of life. When
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One of the leading diffusers of the mindfulness for healthy aging is the emeritus professor of medicine, Jon Kabat-Zinn, who defines it as the awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally. Mindfulness is not new and takes us back to the Buddhist tradition of meditation, which is more than
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Find out why pets are essential in our senior living communities and why Atlas Senior Living is the best Pet Friendly choice. Different studies and research have shown that having a pet at home benefits all family members, especially the elderly. In addition, several researchers have shown that living with an animal helps increase the
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Good emotional intelligence in seniors translates into a better quality of life. Our current society reflects a negative approach towards aging; turning years is often associated with a physical decline and diminished cognitive abilities, which causes situations of social isolation, loneliness, and, therefore, emotional imbalance. It is vital to prioritize emotional intelligence development and encourage
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One of the biggest uncontrollable risk factors for Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia is advancing age, which is why it is common that as we get older, we fear that we are more likely to have these conditions, wonder if there is any way to prevent them and how to and we began to
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Families are still unaware of the positive benefits for the elderly of being in an environment exclusively designed for them, where socialization plays an essential role. When a person grows older, their activity is increasingly reduced to a family environment with little contact with people in the same circumstances and needs. Ideally, seniors should be
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Your dad used to love gardening. He spent hours in the yard, caring for his plants. Now, he shows little interest in going outside, seems irritable and is withdrawn. You may be wondering how to engage him but need help. You’re not alone. Caring for a Loved One With Dementia Over 50 million people worldwide
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