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Don’t hit snooze on these sleep facts
March is Sleep Awareness Month! We’ve talked about sleep before on the blog. There are some serious misconceptions about sleeping and aging, which is what we’ll take a look at today. True or False: Older adults need less sleep. FALSE! Per the National Institute on Aging: As people age, they may find themselves having a…
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What’s a social worker? How can they help?
“Social worker” is probably a term you’ve heard thrown around. You may have heard of a social worker that helps you find resources or performs therapy. You might even work with a social worker and not even realize it! March is Social Work Month, so let’s explore what a social worker is, what they do, and how they help people and…
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2021 Tax Resources for Seniors
It’s that time of year again…tax season! Taxes can be complicated in a good year, but how do you even begin to start your taxes during a pandemic where usual support systems (like senior centers) aren’t operating as usual? Below is a rundown of community programs that help with filing taxes. Remember to start your taxes sooner rather…
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Furry Friends for Older Adults
National Golden Retriever Day. National Love Your Pet Day. National Walking the Dog Day. International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. These are just some of the official and unofficial pet-related holidays in February. We know that isolation can be a significant issue for older adults, especially now when face-to-face interactions are still limited. This begs the question, could a pet help? …
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Spotlight: Jewish Family Services
February 19 is National Caregivers Day! Today on the blog we speak with Roberta Hirshon of Jewish Family Services (JFS). A staple in the community for decades, JFS provides assistance across the lifespan, including their newly expanded older adult program WISE. Ahead of the Curve: If you had to give an “elevator speech” about what your organization does, how would you…
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Exploring the DASH Diet
February is American Heart Month! It’s tempting to focus on the chocolate hearts that are filling grocery shelves, but today on the blog we’re going to look at heart health. Eating a healthy diet is a very common new years resolution, but you can adopt a healthier diet any time during the year! (looking for articles on…
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