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7 Ways To Care For Your Faithful Feet

January 21, 2018 by Diane 2 Comments

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caring for aging feet

I’m honored to be a guest blogger for Sixty & Me. I believe you’ll find my most recent article helpful, especially since so many of you spend much of the day on your feet.

Did you know that by the time we reach age 50 the average person has taken enough steps to equal walking around the entire world three times?

No wonder our feet are tired! After all these years of faithful service, our feet need extra love and care. Check out these 7 tips to maintain healthy, happy feet.

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20 Favorite Quotes About Aging

January 19, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength. (Betty Friedan)

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At age 20, we worry about what others think of us. At age 40, we don’t care what they think of us. At age 60, we discover they haven’t been thinking of us at all. (Ann Landers)

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Straight Talk About Bladder Control: Part 2

January 17, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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Thanks for joining me for the second of a 3-part series addressing the important issue of bladder control problems. I hope you had an opportunity to read the first post, but if not, you can check it out here. You’ll find it helpful to review the types of incontinence noted in my previous article before we move on to today’s topics.

As we talk about causes and treatments, I want to stress the importance of consulting your primary medical provider about any bladder control issues. It’s nothing to be embarrassed about. I assure you that you won’t shock your physician; they see this all the time.

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Let’s Celebrate National Weatherperson’s Day

January 15, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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nursing home activities for Weatherperson's Day

I hope you’re enjoying our monthly series of activities to celebrate little-known national holidays. (In case you missed the activities for January, you can check them out here and here.)

Today I’m sharing ideas for National Weatherperson’s Day on February 5. On this day we celebrate the birthday of Dr. John Jeffries who is considered one of America’s first weather observers. He started recording daily weather information in 1774. This day also recognizes all professionals who forecast and broadcast the weather today.

Here’s how your residents can enjoy National Weatherperson’s Day:

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How To Host A Memory Screening Event

January 11, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment

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host a memory screening event

As we get older, it’s not unusual to experience minor memory lapses. But how do we know what’s normal and what’s cause for concern? This question causes a lot of worries, especially when we hear about so many people being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America provides a great service to help provide answers to these concerns. Its National Memory Screening Program offers free, confidential memory screenings at sites throughout the country. Will you consider hosting a memory screening at your facility? Here’s what you need to know to get started:

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