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  • 4 Winterizing Tasks for Seniors (And 4 That Should Be Handled by Professionals)

    November 2, 2022

    Read on to find out some winterizing tasks seniors can do to prepare their homes for the season and ones that need professional help.

  • 5 Ways for Senior Adults to Celebrate Halloween Besides Giving Out Candy

    October 28, 2022

    There's no reason why seniors and their caregivers shouldn't be part of the Halloween fun. Here are ways seniors can celebrate this holiday.

  • Home Improvements: How to Prevent Slips and Falls From Rain, Snow, and Ice This Winter

    October 25, 2022

    Winter may be the best season to indulge in fun activities but it also creates perfect conditions for winter-related accidents like slips and falls, which may cause serious injuries to vulnerable seniors. Know how to protect your elderly loved ones from such accidents and let them enjoy the cold season safely.

  • A 3-Tier Fitness Routine for Seniors With Dogs

    September 22, 2022

    Do you or your senior loved one have a dog? If the answer is yes, then here are ways to upgrade your fitness routine with your furry friend!

  • Healthy Snacks and Recipes That Feature End-of-Summer Produce

    September 10, 2022

    Nowadays, when you step into a supermarket, you find all kinds of produce—seasonal and non-seasonal. Although non-seasonal produce may look great, it's not as healthy as seasonal produce which was grown in the area where you live and was plucked after ripening on the vine. Produce which has ripened on the vine has a richer flavor than produce that ripened while it was being transported. Additionally, it contains more nutrients than produce that did not ripen on the vine. This is why it's best for seniors to eat locally grown produce such as the kind you'll find at the Summerville farmer's market. Below are some recipes for creating healthy snacks for seniors. Read on!

  • Planning Out the Year Ahead

    December 22, 2020

    The older we get, the more important it is to plan out important events, and other lifestyle changes throughout the year to come. Planning factors such as budgets, home changes, transportation and more can help us not forget anything, but also relieve us of the stress we might otherwise incur.