Family and Safety Unites Us All
During the holiday season, it is common for families to gather to share celebrations and traditions, including meals and gift giving. We are reminded that our time and sharing are among the most important gifts for our older family members whether they live close to...
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Avoid Charity Scams During Holidays
Charitable giving is a significant part of many people’s lives and budgets and individuals are often eager to give back and lend a helping hand to those in need. Unfortunately, not every organization seeking a donation is exactly what it claims to be. If you're not...
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Grandparents Guide to Child-Proofing
Whether they are coming for an afternoon or a week, taking some steps before your grandchildren arrive can help keep them safe during their visit. Adopt any of the following precautions from this grandparents guide to child-proofing that are appropriate for your...
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Happy Thanksgiving – Gratitude
Gratitude is the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Going around the table asking family members what they're thankful for may be a tradition in your household, and there are a number of reasons why doing so feels...
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Prevent Clothes Dryer Fires
Increased awareness can prevent clothes dryer fires in your home or senior community. The leading cause of home clothes dryer fires is failure to clean them. It is important for everyone to know how to keep themselves safe from fire. Fact is 2,900 home clothes...
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Keeping Clients or Loved Ones Safe and Happy this Season
As the seasons of fall and winter progress, there are rituals and celebrations that dominate our lives. For the many aging in place professionals that we train, their clients have family members who will fuss over them, include them in dinners and outings, spend...
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Veterans Day 2019: Specially Adapted Housing Grant
Veterans Day 2019 is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans. It is marked by parades and church services and in many places the American flag is hung at half mast. Veterans Day,...
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Alzheimer’s Rates About to Skyrocket
Recently I had the pleasure of presenting to a Parkinson's support group in my home town. It was a great group of 30+ people who are affected in some way by Parkinson's. One of the heavy topics of the day was the cost of medical care, and the decreasing coverage of...
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Empty Nest Syndrome Is Common – Here’s How to Cope.
Well, here you are: The last kiddo has left home and you’re feeling pretty blue. Maybe you’re worrying all the time. You’re probably a little lonesome (or a lot). If you are struggling with empty nest syndrome, the good news is you are not alone. Most parents...
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Winterize Your Home – Avoid Headaches!
Fall is here, which means, like it or not, cold weather is just around the corner. While most of us would prefer not to think about turning on our heat just yet, this is actually the best time to check your heating to ensure everything is operating as it should....
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