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Senior Living Tips

Respite Caregiver Near Me – Caregiver Support Senior Living

Senior Living Caregiver Support Business Ideas – Senior Living Businesses by Millie Jones   Caring for a loved one isn’t a job you clock in and out of. It’s a full-body, full-mind, full-heart commitment. We see that for so many family caregivers, respite care support is a distant luxury. The caregiver systems in place often fail them. We need to provide energy into that gap. Our caregivers should not feel stretched thin—financially, emotionally, physically. But

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Millie Jones March 6, 2025 3:02 pm
Senior Fall Risk
End of Life Issues

Medical Alert: What if I fall?

Medical Alert Protecting Senior Loved Ones from Falls: A Guide for Families Falls are common in older people and can be caused by a number of factors, including aging, health conditions, and environmental hazards. Some enjoy wearing a Medical Alert Bracelet for peace of mind. Falls are a significant concern for seniors, often leading to injuries, hospitalization, and a decline in overall health. As our loved ones age, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to

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Jennifer Kem February 27, 2025 4:10 pm
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Life Transitions

Death of a Spouse – How to Cope

Learn tips on how to help your elderly loved one persevere and grieve in a healthy way after the recent loss of a spouse, from Golden Placements.

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Jennifer Kem January 23, 2025 2:00 pm
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End of Life Issues

Books On What To Expect As You Age

Check out these five books that can help your senior loved ones get the most out of growing older. Discover a reading list for those in elder care.

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Jennifer Kem December 12, 2024 12:00 pm
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End of Life Issues

Choosing the Right Hospice Provider

Choosing hospice care can be challenging, primarily because of the emotional terrain you may be navigating while trying to make a good decision.

Learn what factors to give consideration to when choosing which hospice care provider makes the most sense for your family and for your situation.

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Jennifer Kem November 21, 2024 1:13 pm
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End of Life Issues

Great Funeral Plan – Easy on the Wallet

Death, like taxes, is one of those things that you just can’t avoid. Unlike death though, an expensive burial and the impact it can have on the loved ones you leave behind is avoidable.

With some forethought, a bit of research, and some careful planning you can put together a funeral plan that is both honorable and true to the nature of the deceased, as well as cost-effective

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Jennifer Kem November 7, 2024 2:23 pm
Elderly News

Sense of Humor Health

How to Develop a Sense of Humor (Even if You Think You Don’t Have One) Keywords: sense of humor, how to develop humor, improve your sense of humor, laughter tips, benefits of humor, funny people, laughter activities, laughter yoga, Golden Girls quotes, how to laugh more   Think you’re not funny? Think again. Humor can be learned, and the benefits of having a good sense of humor are endless. Just like Rose Nylund learned the

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Jennifer Kem October 24, 2024 3:59 pm
Laughing Benefits
End of Life Issues

Laughing Benefits

Laughing Benefits Why Laughing is Good for You (And How it Helps in the Long Run) Keywords: laughing benefits, health benefits, immune system, laughter and stress, reduce anxiety, pain relief, mental health, laughter improves relationships, Golden Girls quotes, mental wellness If laughing isn’t already a part of your self-care routine, it’s time to add it to the list. It turns out, laughing benefits everyone around you. It is just as good for a quick pick-me-up

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Jennifer Kem October 17, 2024 4:10 pm
Laughter Health
Life Transitions

Laughter: The Best Medicine

Laughter: The Best Medicine (And a Great Workout for Your Face) Keywords: laughter, benefits of laughter, stress relief, health benefits of laughter, improve mood, reduce stress, natural stress relief, laughter and health, laughter workout, Golden Girls quotes   Laughing is Basically the Human Equivalent of a Superpower Whether you’re cracking up at the latest Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode or secretly chuckling over a cartoon your weird uncle sent you, laughter is doing you a world of

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Jennifer Kem October 3, 2024 2:23 pm
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Estate Planning

Time to Move?

Time to Move? Do you love your current neighborhood but feel like it is time to move? It is difficult to figure out time to move especially when you leave a place you love. Memories have been made and you have made comfortable existence in these homes. Leaving good neighbors, friends and activities that you have grown accustom to. The cost, effort, unknown. Change can be overwhelming, today we are going to look at some

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Jennifer Kem September 12, 2024 2:36 pm
Kindness
Life Transitions

Self Care By Practicing Mindful Kindness To Others

Self Care By Practicing Mindful Kindness To Others Healing benefits of good Self Care By Practicing Mindful Kindness to Those around us. Self Care by Practicing kindness can physically change your brain positively by boosting levels of serotonin and dopamine. Serotonin and dopamine are neurotransmitters produce which product feelings of satisfaction and well-being. These are important to your health and wellness on many levels of our existence. These neurotransmitters cause the pleasure and reward centers

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Jennifer Kem September 5, 2024 2:02 pm
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Senior Living Tips

7 Ways That Seniors Can Stay Hydrated and Healthy When the Weather Turns Hot

With summer almost upon us for another year, and parts of the southern U.S. already experiencing temperatures in the nineties, it’s a good to time think about maintaining health in the warm weather to come. Seniors are much more likely to experience the debilitating effects of warm weather and dehydration, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

When summer comes around and the mercury goes up, seniors need to stay cool for health and safety. Learn ways to stay hydrated this summer.

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In Vision August 22, 2024 2:00 pm
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Elderly News

12 Alarming Senior Citizen Scams: What You Need to Know

12 Alarming Senior Citizen Scams What You Need to Know about Common Senior Citizen Scams According to the FBI 2021 report, Americans over 60 experience the highest financial loss reported out of any American age group. Targeting seniors for financial scams seems to have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century.” Many scammers believe seniors have a significant amount of money sitting in their accounts. Financial scams often go unreported

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Jennifer Kem August 8, 2024 2:02 pm
Elderly News

Elder Placement – We Are GPS

Who Are You, GPS?   GPS stands for Golden Placement Services, LLC. Elder placement, GPS, is a boutique guide service which offers No Cost Guidance & Referral Service for anyone Transitioning there living experience. Our typical clients are families of older adults or Seniors wishing to find a better living situation with appropriate support for any specific need(s). GPS specialists guide individuals and families in finding the right home. We specifically strive to meet your

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Jennifer Kem July 18, 2024 8:33 pm

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