| Higher Education for Seniors |
| The Cost of College for Seniors
Taking on a pursuit like getting an education in older adulthood can be daunting, especially when it comes with costs; but with society beginning to embrace education later in life, it couldn’t be more affordable with many colleges in Phoenix and across America providing special educational offers [...] |
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| Ballroom Dancing for Seniors |
| Phoenix Seniors Dancing their way to Better Health
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Have you ever sat down to watch a season of Dancing with the Stars and thought “wow, I’d really like to be able to do a salsa or a tango just like that”? If you’ve thought about taking up ballroom dancing, but your age or [...] |
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| Senior Party Preparation |
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Planning Grandma’s Birthday at a Nursing Home
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If your elderly loved one has a birthday approaching and they are staying in a Phoenix nursing home or assisted living facility, the birthday festivities don’t have to be put on hold. For senior women who would rather not have a big, lavish party, you can simply drop [...] |
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| Volunteering Ideas for Seniors |
| Keeping Seniors Busy in Retirement
Oftentimes after retirement, Phoenix seniors like they’ve lost their purpose in life and need to fill the void; this can sometimes lead to seniors becoming overly involved in the lives of their family members. Particularly for those who had high levels of responsibility during their careers; they feel [...] |
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| Fun Senior Activity |
| Activities to Do with an Elderly Care Recipient: Afternoon Tea
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Senior Caregivers are always looking for new and unique activities to do with their elderly care recipients, and if you are in that position, you know how challenging it can be – but here’s a good one that you might not have thought of! Afternoon [...] |
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| Senior Home Summer Safety |
| List of Chores Keep Your Senior’s Home Safe
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Are you going home to visit your parent(s) this summer? While you’re there, take stock of the home’s condition to see if it is safe enough for mom and dad. The following areas are often neglected, so keep them in mind when you are doing a run-through of [...] |
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| Male Caregivers are Embarrassed |
| The Secret Male Caregiver
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Unfortunately, men are often obliged to become instant-caregivers when the primary caregiver for their aging loved one passes away or is unable to continue in their role. According to AARP, men who are forced into the caregiving role tend to keep it a secret. They do not inform peers, coworkers or superior [...] |
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| Tips for Working Caregivers |
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Find the Balance Between Working and Caregiving
Are you having a difficult time juggling work and caregiving? Are the demands of both stressing you out? Here are some helpful hints, especially when working full-time:
Take advantage of communication methods to ask for help – now communication is convenient. At work, it’s not feasbile to pick up the [...] |
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| Stress Does More Than Create Headaches |
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How Stress Killed My Mother
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When my mother was in her 80’s she passed away, while some have said it could be due to old age, I’m convinced that stress killed her. My mom had been a worrier her entire life, but her stress got worse as she aged. Who could blame her, with so little [...] |
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| Seniors Can Reduce Anxiety Through Yoga |
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Be Flexible, Consider Senior Yoga to Reduce Anxiety
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Anxiety can plague the lives of older Americans, causing increased levels of stress and resulting in serious health complications that can have grave consequences. One great technique for controlling anxiety is to try yoga for seniors. While this is an activity that may not be for everyone, depending ... |
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