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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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Son pushing smiling senior father in a wheelchair.
Long-Term Care

5 Tips for Caring for Aging Parents

In this article: 1. Talk to Your Parent 2. Develop a Plan 3. Understand Your...

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An older man happily moving boxes around his house.
Independent Living

How to Organize and Declutter for a Stress-Free Space (A checklist)

In this article: Organizing Tips for Seniors Decluttering and Organizing...

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Seniors doing yoga together
Independent Living

Low-Impact Exercises for Seniors

In this article: Walking Swimming and Water Aerobics Barre Yoga Cycling The...

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Life Stories

Resident, 91, offers tip for healthy aging: "Don't miss your exercise class!"

(Note: This is an installment of a monthly series, "Living the WesleyLife Way,"...

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Older woman smiling while gardening.
Independent Living

6 Benefits of Gardening for Seniors

In this article: 1. Farm-to-Table Living 2. Social Connections 3. Physical...

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Two smiling men playing chess in a senior living community.
Independent Living

Well-Being in Your 70s: 4 Tips to Age Gracefully

In this article: 1. Focus on Relationships 2. Do What You Love 3. Prioritize...

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