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Today is International Pi Day! Do you have a favorite pie that always reminds you of a senior you love? Tell us, what kind of pie is it that always brings back memories?

Tag your favorite place to get pie in the comments.

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We often take for granted the ease of daily tasks like light housekeeping, climbing stairs, taking care of personal hygiene and getting out of bed. Right at Home caregivers provide personalized assistance so you can continue living comfortably in your home.

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Ways to Boost Your Mood

If you’re feeling down, there are ways you can improve your mood to help get you through the rough patch. Here are five ways to boost your mood.

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Ways to Boost Your Mood We’re going to experience ups and downs as we journey through life. The happiest of days won’t last, but neither will the harder, more challenging times. If you’re feeling down right now because life is difficult, there are ways you can improve your mood to help get you through the rough patch...

Respiratory Infections in Older Adults

Experts say pneumonia, seasonal flu, and other bacterial and viral respiratory infections are responsible for 60% of all hospitalizations among older adults—and did you know that a million older adults die each year from these illnesses?

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Respiratory Infections in Older Adults Experts say pneumonia, seasonal flu, and other bacterial and viral respiratory infections are responsible for 60% of all hospitalizations among older adults—and did you know that a million older adults die each year from these illnesses?

Why Eating Enough Protein Is Key to Healthy Aging

Did you know that protein is our body’s main tool in performing repairs? This makes it an important part of your diet as you age. Learn how you can increase protein in your daily meals from Well+Good.

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Why Eating Enough Protein Is Key to Healthy Aging You'll thank yourself later.

Staying connected to friends and family is a key component to physical, mental and emotional health. Check out our blog for six reasons you should spend more time with others.

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We often hear about teens staying up all night playing online, but what about Grandpa? The data is in and it shows more older adults are spending a lot of time on the internet. Is that a good thing?

Find out in our blog, “Go Ahead, Watch Another Cat Video!” You might be surprised by the online opportunities for mental stimulation and how they could benefit your loved one.

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Vision loss is common with aging. It’s important to understand the types of vision loss, how to identify them, and steps you can take to keep your eyes healthy.

Right at Home outlines the different types of vision loss that can occur as well as recommendations from the National Institute on Aging that could help you prevent vision loss.

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5 Tips to Stay Connected With Friends

For older adults, who were already at increased risk of experiencing loneliness prior to the pandemic, it’s important to make a more concerted effort to stay in touch with loved ones. Here are five ways you can maintain friendships from afar.

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5 Tips to Stay Connected With Friends For older adults, who were already at increased risk of experiencing loneliness prior to the pandemic, it’s important to make a more concerted effort to stay in touch with loved ones. Here are five ways you can maintain friendships from afar.

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4 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the U.S. If you want to lessen your risk, these four lifestyle changes could help.

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4 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the U.S. If you want to lessen your risk, these four lifestyle changes could help.

The Role of Motivation in Healthy Aging

There are so many things we can do to improve our odds of experiencing physical, financial and social health in our later years. Yet it can be hard to motivate ourselves to eat well, get enough exercise, and follow our doctor’s recommendations. Gerontologists say focusing on goals can keep us on track.

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The Role of Motivation in Healthy Aging There are so many things we can do to improve our odds of experiencing physical, financial and social health in our later years. Yet it can be hard to motivate ourselves to eat well, get enough exercise, and follow our doctor’s recommendations. Gerontologists say focusing on goals can keep us on t...

Have you wondered what just a little more help could do for you or your aging loved one? Learn more about our Companion Care services.

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Helping Your Older Loved One Identify Community Resources

If you’ve just become a family caregiver to a senior loved one, learn about some of the community resources that can help as you settle into your new role.

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Helping Your Older Loved One Identify Community Resources If you’ve just become a family caregiver to a senior loved one, learn about some of the community resources that can help as you settle into your new role.

Loneliness Among Older Adults Is a Serious Health Risk

Numerous studies show how loneliness profoundly affects the mental, emotional and physical health of older people. This is a problem which is as important to address as any other health challenge.

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Loneliness Among Older Adults Is a Serious Health Risk Numerous studies show how loneliness profoundly affects the mental, emotional and physical health of older people. This is a problem which is as important to address as any other health challenge, say experts.

Respite care is one of the best tools in a family caregiver's arsenal. What do you do when you need a break?

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Why Laughter Could Be the Best Medicine

You’ve probably heard the expression, “laughter is the best medicine,” but have you ever wondered why?

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Why Laughter Could Be the Best Medicine You’ve probably heard the expression, “laughter is the best medicine,” but have you ever wondered why?

Infographic: Give Your Eating Habits a Makeover

Check out this infographic to find some simple, beneficial substitutions to make your meals and snacks more nutritious.

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Infographic: Give Your Eating Habits a Makeover There are some foods that are so bad for us—and counterpart menu choices that are so beneficial—that making a few substitutions can put us on the road to better nutrition in no time.

Thank you to all the Activity Professionals who keep seniors active and engaged!

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Understanding Older Adults' Civil Rights

Older adults have faced abuse, injustice and discrimination simply because of their age. But federal laws have been passed to protect their civil rights and help them access valuable social services.

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Understanding Older Adults' Civil Rights Older adults have faced abuse, injustice and discrimination simply because of their age. But federal laws have been passed to protect their civil rights and help them access valuable social services.

Nutrient-Rich Foods Important for Seniors

The most nutrient-rich foods don’t need any fancy marketing, or even much packaging. These are foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, lean protein and complex carbohydrates, and are relatively low in calories.

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Nutrient-Rich Foods Important for Seniors Did you know the most nutrient-rich foods don’t need any fancy marketing, or even much packaging? These are foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, lean protein and complex carbohydrates, and are relatively low in calories.

What's on your to-do list, caregiver? Taking care of yourself is a great way to ensure you provide the best care.

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Older Adults Are Targeted by Health Fraud

With disposable income, concerning ailments, and the desire to slow down aging, older adults are a prime target for health fraud. Learn how you can spot a health promise that’s too good to be true.

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Older Adults Are Targeted by Health Fraud With disposable income, concerning ailments, and the desire to slow down aging, older adults are a prime target for health fraud. Learn how you can spot a health promise that’s too good to be true.

5 Tips From Pharmacists for Older Adults

If you’re not sure about the exact role a pharmacist can play in your health care plan, here are five ways they can be of service to elderly patients.

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5 Tips From Pharmacists for Older Adults If you’re not sure about the exact role a pharmacist can play in your health care plan, here are five ways they can be of service to elderly patients.

January is National Blood Donor Month. It has been celebrated each January for nearly 50 years and coincides with one of the most difficult times to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients, and this year is no exception. Make an appointment to donate at http://www.redcrossblood.org.

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Why Won’t My Loved One Accept Care Assistance?

If your aging loved one is reluctant to accept help, learn how you can overcome the most common objections to get them the care they need and deserve.

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Why Won’t My Loved One Accept Care Assistance? If your aging loved one is reluctant to accept help, learn how you can overcome the most common objections to get them the care they need and deserve.

Help Older Loved Ones Overcome Challenges to Eating Well

As we grow older, we can face barriers to good nutrition. Here are five common challenges and how families can work with older loved ones to overcome them.

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Help Older Loved Ones Overcome Challenges to Eating Well As we grow older, we can face barriers to good nutrition. Here are five common challenges and how families can work with older loved ones to overcome them.

As winter approaches, getting enough exercise might be even more challenging in many areas of the country. Check out this infographic for ideas for physical activity at this time.

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6 Ways to Fight Post-Holiday Blues

Coming down from the excitement and stress of the holiday season can lead to feeling tired or sad. We have six tips to help you combat the post-holiday blues.

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6 Ways to Fight Post-Holiday Blues Coming down from the excitement and stress of the holiday season can lead to feeling tired or sad. We have six tips to help you combat the post-holiday blues.

4 Ways to Set—and Keep—Your Next New Year’s Resolution

Do you usually abandon your New Year’s resolutions? Read our four tips to make this year’s goals a success!

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4 Ways to Set—and Keep—Your Next New Year’s Resolution Do you usually abandon your New Year’s resolutions? Read our four tips to make this year’s goals a success!

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Our surroundings and possessions express who we are. A new study shows that older adults whose home décor reflects their personality and individuality are more likely to feel a sense of well-being and comfort. This is important for seniors and families to keep in mind during downsizing or remodeling. Read our latest blog to learn more!

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