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As Thanksgiving is around the corner and the holidays approach, the question always arises: “What should I get my parents and grandparents for the holidays?” They are hard to buy for. They have reached the point in their life where they don’t need things. Dust collectors. Things to trip over...
The Perfect Gift For Father’s Day
It’s that time of year when sons and daughters flock to buy Hallmark cards for their dad and try and find the perfect gift. Maybe you’re thinking about a shirt, but that will probably just add to the unworn selection already in his closet. Or maybe you’re considering golf balls,...
Bring Light to the Holidays—How to Avoid a Blue Holiday Season
Many people look forward to the holiday season. This is a time of year that is often associated with holiday traditions, spending time with family friends, eating delicious food, going to holiday parties and enjoying the beautiful winter weather. However, this can be a hard time of the year for...
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Holiday Gift Giving for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Shopping for holiday gifts for family members with Alzheimer’s can be tricky. You may be unsure about what they enjoy or what they’re capable of doing. When choosing a gift, think about their personality, their hobbies, their abilities and their favorite pastimes. A few great gift suggestions for those with...
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Holiday Meals with Aging Loved Ones
The holiday season is upon us! For many, the holidays are a time to gather with family around the dining room table, enjoying food and conversation. However, the holidays are often a time when many seniors become increasingly frustrated by their disabilities. As a family caregiver, it is important to...
The Best Christmas Gift For Seniors Is You!
As we all get caught up in the throes of holiday shopping, it’s important to remember the gifts that are the most meaningful. You probably don’t remember what you got for Hanukah or Christmas last year, because they were just “things”. It may have been the latest high tech gadget...
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5 Winter Driving Safety Tips for Seniors
For many people, winter is full of family, friends and food. However, winter weather may make it more complicated to get out of the house, especially when you’re the one driving. Snow, ice, sleet and cold temperatures create new challenges for senior drivers. Seniors who rely on their own vehicle...
How Can You Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day?
On August 19, 1988 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day, a day to recognize and show appreciation for the value and contribution of elderly people to the family and society as a whole. In the Proclamation, he said “For all they have achieved throughout life...
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How to Reduce Your Stress Over the Holiday Season
We all look forward to Christmas, right? It is a day of relaxing, possibly watching the annual Christmas parade and/or football, eating too much yummy food, being thankful for all that we have and being surrounded by family and friends. Well, that’s how it’s supposed to be in a perfect...
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2012 Best Holiday Gifts For Seniors
It’s that time of year again when I rack my brain for what to get my parents and loved ones for the holidays. If I ask them what they want. I get the standard reply: “nothing, I have everything I want”. So I decided to do some research on the...
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