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      Finding Your Former Sweetheart This Valentine's Day

      Have you ever wondered what some of your old friends are up to these days? Or a past sweetheart? With today’s technology, it is...


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      Tags: Holidays, Senior Living

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      15 Fun Holiday Activities for Seniors

      For most of us, the holidays are a magical time full of family, friends and memories. However, as we age the holidays can be...


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      Tags: Senior Activities, Holidays

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      Tips for Seniors to Tackle Thanksgiving Grocery Shopping

      Thanksgiving is an exciting and busy time of the year. Families and friends meet together to enjoy a bountiful meal, which...


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      Tags: Holidays

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      Denture-Friendly Halloween Candy

      People of all ages enjoy Halloween — not just kids! Older adults still enjoy this spooky holiday by dressing up, passing out...


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      9 Safe Labor Day Activities for Seniors

      Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September. It was established as a national holiday to pay tribute to the...


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      Tags: Senior Activities, Holidays

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      5 Tips for Celebrating Father's Day with Your Elderly Dad 

      Father's Day is a holiday when we are given the opportunity to give back to our father and grandfathers. We can show them how we...


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      Making Mother's Day Special for a Mom with Dementia 

      Holidays can look very different when celebrating with parents who have dementia. Mother’s Day can be a difficult holiday because...


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Holidays

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      COVID-Safe Ways to Celebrate Easter  

      Last Easter, we were just starting to feel the effect of COVID-19 in the United States and we still felt a lot of uncertainty...


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      Tags: Holidays, Coronavirus

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      15 Gifts to Get Your Grandparents for Christmas

      2020 has been a hard year, and the pandemic may be putting a damper on your holiday spirits as well. Many places are still locked...


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      Tags: Holidays, Senior Living

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      6 Ways to Celebrate Easter Indoors With Family

      Due to rising health concerns, everyone should be preparing to celebrate the Easter holiday at home. This is especially true for...


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      Tags: Senior Health, Holidays

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      5 Ways to Stay Cheerful During a Difficult Holiday Season

      The holiday season is a time of celebration and happiness. For many seniors, however, it can be difficult to stay positive and...


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      Fun Ways to Celebrate the Day of the Dead With Seniors

      Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a colorful Mexican holiday honoring ancestry. The holiday isn't just one day, however....


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      Tags: Holidays