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Starting a Walking Club for Older Adults

Starting a Walking Club for Older Adults

Please check out the just released Walking Clubs Toolkit from Go4Life which provides tips and techniques to help start and sustain a walking club for adults 50+. Walking is a wonderful way for older adults to be physically active! It’s easy, it’s free,...

May 22, 2019

Caregivers and Exercise – Take Time for Yourself

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Caregivers and Exercise – Take Time for Yourself

Are you a caregiver providing support for a spouse, friend, or relative? As we say in the Family Caregiver ESSENTIALS™ course, taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. Even though it...

May 8, 2019

Canes and Walkers Make Falls More Likely As Dementia Progresses

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Canes and Walkers Make Falls More Likely As Dementia Progresses

If you have encountered a rehabilitation team during your life, whether it is for your loved one, or for yourself, you have experienced them issuing a walker or a cane to assist with balance during recovery of injury or illness....

May 3, 2019

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Older Americans Month (OAM) 2019

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2019 theme, Connect, Create, Contribute, encourages older adults and their communities to: Connect with friends, family, and services that support participation. Create by...

April 29, 2019

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Internet Safety for Seniors

While it’s important for seniors to remain connected, entertained and active through the use of technology, it is equally important for them to exercise caution and interest safety. None of us are exempt from Internet scams, but unfortunately, many scammers...

April 6, 2019

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Aging Safely

Aging safely – Prevent falls and help maintain independence Falls are unpredictable for nearly everyone, but more so for people age 65 and older. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of people in...

April 1, 2019

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Protect Yourself from Common Scams

Scammers will use any means to extort money from those they deem to be the most vulnerable. Often, they target senior citizens. Many seniors are targeted on a daily basis by predatory scammers and con-artists looking to take advantage of...

March 9, 2019

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Falls Prevention: Senior Safety at Home

Slips, trips or falls can happen at any time of life, however, the likelihood of having a fall and the impact that this can have on health and independence becomes more significant with age. Falls are a major cause of...

March 2, 2019

Wheelchair Falls: A Growing and Overlooked Problem

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Wheelchair Falls: A Growing and Overlooked Problem

The concept of a self-propelling wheelchair to aid in mobility for those who are unable or who have difficulty walking due to illness, injury, or disability, dates back to the mid 1600’s. This design evolved over time becoming lighter, easier...

February 22, 2019

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American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month and this year’s theme is “Our hearts are healthier together.” Research has shown that having social support and personal networks makes getting regular physical activity, eating healthy, losing weight, and quitting smoking easier. During American...

February 12, 2019

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Starting a Walking Club for Older Adults

Caregivers and Exercise – Take Time for Yourself

Canes and Walkers Make Falls More Likely As Dementia Progresses

Older Americans Month (OAM) 2019

Internet Safety for Seniors

Aging Safely

Protect Yourself from Common Scams

Falls Prevention: Senior Safety at Home

Wheelchair Falls: A Growing and Overlooked Problem

American Heart Month

Important Home Features All Aging Homebuyers Should Consider

Preventing Falls: Effective Strategies and Exercises for Seniors

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Preventing Falls: Effective Strategies and Exercises for Seniors

What Should You Do if You Think You’ve Been Scammed?

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