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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

In this article: 1. Prioritize Regular Exercise 2. Nourish Your Body with...

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Caregiver helping senior woman climb staircase
At-Home Services

Tips for Protecting a Caregiver’s Mental Health

In this article: Recognize the Impact of Caregiving on Mental Health Prioritize...

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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

In this article: What Is the Sandwich Generation? Tips for Minimizing and...

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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

In this article: What Is Mental Fitness? Why Does Mental Fitness Matter? Tips...

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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

In this article: The Benefits of Hydration Vulnerability of Dehydration for...

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

Holiday gifts for parents who just downsized

In this article: Practical Gifts Sentimental Gifts Experiential Gifts Happy...

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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

In this article: The Importance of a Heart-Healthy Diet What Are Heart-Healthy...

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An older man and his granddaughter smiling while looking at a family photo album.
Long-Term Care

The 3 Stages of Caregiver Burnout & Tips to Manage Stress

In this article: What Is Caregiver Burnout? What Are the Stages of Caregiver...

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