Aging is an adjustment, but it is also a gift. To help seniors and their caregivers tackle the challenges that come with growing older and embrace the aging process, The Wesley Community regularly features expert advice and helpful tips in our Senior Strategies Blog.
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Is it time for a senior family member to stop driving? Here are a few tips to help you decide. Deciding when it’s time to encourage an older family member to give up driving can be tough. Age alone can’t be the determining factor for when a person should stop driving. Some people are capable […]
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Winter presents unique challenges to seniors. Learn more about them and how to keep an older family member safe. Staying independent as you grow older requires a combination of preventive steps. From health screenings to a well-balanced diet and exercise, lifestyle impacts how well you age. Another issue to address is safety. This is especially […]
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When it comes to comparing senior living options, there’s no doubt that cost is on many of our minds. When you’re planning for long senior term care, you want to make sure the money you have goes far and allows you to live happily, healthy, and comfortably well into retirement. Here, we go into more […]
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Wondering if a senior family member is developing Alzheimer’s? Here are a few of the early warning signs of the disease. In the course of our busy lives, we all misplace belongings or have trouble remembering a new acquaintance’s name. It’s easy to blame it on the hectic pace many of us keep. When memory […]
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Navigating the demands of the holidays can be tough for family caregivers. These tips can help you find ways to beat stress during this festive time of year. For caregivers, what is often considered the most wonderful time of year can actually be very stressful. The challenges of caring for a loved one who has a […]
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Holiday activities that include several generations provide solid bonding opportunities. Use these ideas to plan activities for your family’s holiday gatherings. The holidays are a time of year families often spend together. If you will be hosting a celebration that involves multiple generations of your family, planning intergenerational activities will give everyone a chance to […]
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Looking for a gift for a family elder who lives in a senior living community? These tips can help! The holidays are almost here again! For most families, it’s a season of gatherings and celebrations. Many parties include a holiday gift exchange. If an older relative calls a senior living community “home,” you might be […]
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Mindfulness is linked to greater health and even a longer life. Here’s what that means and how you can learn to practice it. Mindfulness is the practice of teaching your mind to focus on the present. Some refer to it as living in the moment. Research shows it aids in everything from reducing stress to […]
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As we age, hobbies become more than simply a way to relax and unwind. Leisure activities can actually play a critical role in keeping the mind active and engaged, preventing depression, and sharpening cognitive abilities. But for many seniors considering a move into assisted living, the question of whether or not they’ll still be able […]
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