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10 Podcasts for Healthy Aging – That Aren’t Just About Health!

In recent years, podcasts have emerged as a popular and unique way to be entertained and learn new information. Research...

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How to Make the Most of Life After 65

Navigating life after 65 in a senior living setting like a Sonida Senior Living community presents a unique blend of...

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2024 New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors

With a new year, comes new possibilities. It can be exciting and fulfilling to tackle something new, or make progress...

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How to Keep Seniors Healthy Over the Holidays as Illness Like COVID, RSV and the Flu Spread

It’s going to be another rough winter for respiratory illnesses, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. According to...

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Senior Christmas Crafts and Decorations To Spark Joy This Season

Bring cheer to an already jubilant season. From constructing thankful trees to making use out of burned out bulbs, these holiday crafts for seniors will make the perfect seasonal...

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Helpful Tips for Keeping Senior’s Spirits High This Holiday Season

As the popular holiday song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” For some seniors, though, that’s not...

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Helping Seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer’s During the Holidays

For many, the holiday season promises joy and warmth. But for caregivers of seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of...

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Holiday Gift Guide for Seniors: 12 Present Ideas for 2023

What do you give the senior loved one in your life who has everything? From photo books to membership of the month clubs, we offer some suggestions on the most thoughtful gifts...

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Home for the Holidays: Why the Holidays are One of the Best Times of Year at Senior Living Communities

Have your parents or grandparents been complaining about the winter season? Maybe they feel unsafe driving in the snow or...

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