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Senior Couple Relaxing With Magazine At Home Looking At Mobile Phone Sitting At Dining Room Table
Independent Living

Home Technology Solutions for Aging in Place: Smart Homes, Virtual Healthcare, and More

Over time, we’ve seen the applications of technology extend to nearly every...

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A happy senior couple flexing their biceps in the park.
Independent Living

10 Health and Wellness Tips for the New Year

The new year provides a great opportunity to step back and think about your...

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Caregiver helping senior woman climb staircase
At-Home Services

Tips for Protecting a Caregiver’s Mental Health

Serving as a caregiver to a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also be...

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Multiple generations of one family sitting together and smiling for a photo.
Well-Being

How to Manage Sandwich Generation Stress: 5 Tips to Help You Care for Your Parents, Your Kids, and Yourself

If you’re a parent yourself and a caregiver to your own parents, you may be all...

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Small blue weights next to a drawn graphic of a brain on a pink background.
Well-Being

What Is Mental Fitness? Tips to Exercise Your Brain

Exercise and fitness are generally used in the context of physical activity,...

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A senior woman smiling while holding a cup of water in her dining room.
Independent Living

Importance of Hydration for Seniors

Proper hydration isn’t just about quenching thirst. It’s a key component in...

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Smiling man holding gift box and shaking hands with son
Independent Living

Holiday gifts for parents who just downsized

Downsizing can allow older adults to enjoy a fresh start and a simplified...

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WesleyLife Meals on Wheels campus near Drake University
Des Moines

Dignitaries help open new Meals on Wheels campus

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Des Moines Mayor-Elect Connie Boesen, and Drake...

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A wooden heart-shaped bowl full of fresh fruits and vegetables, sitting on a table next to exercise equipment, a glass of water, and a doctor’s note reading “fruit and vegetables.”
Well-Being

6 Heart-Healthy Foods for Seniors + Our Favorite Recipes

No matter your age, it’s never too early or too late to start investing in your...

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