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Parks And Recreation And Seniors
Have you ever wondered what a parks and recreation department does? Since July is National Park and Recreation Month, we’ll be exploring how parks and recreation departments serve seniors and next week we’ll have an … Continue Reading
Are Video Games Are Good For Seniors?
July 8th was Video Games Day. You may be wondering why we’re talking about video games on a blog about aging, but video games offer a lot of potential benefits to older adults. A study … Continue Reading
Staying Sun Safe
July 3rd is Stay Out of the Sun Day! We’ve covered the unique challenges older adults face with sun exposure and dehydration on the blog. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 1 in 5 … Continue Reading
Spotlight: Alzheimer’s Association (Michigan Chapter)
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s Association offers a variety of free programs, services for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research, and more. Today on … Continue Reading
Staying Social As We Age
Did you know that June is National Elder Abuse Prevention Month? Today on the blog we’re going to look at ways to combat social isolation, a big risk factor for elder abuse. We’ve all felt … Continue Reading
How Can We Protect Seniors from Elder Abuse?
June is a very important month- and not just because it means the beginning of summer! June is both national safety month and national elder abuse awareness month, a time to set aside and reflect on the … Continue Reading