Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
Gardening is a wonderful activity with multiple health benefits for seniors. In addition to being a form of exercise that helps to tone and strengthen muscles, it also supports cardiovascular…
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Nutrient Rich Foods are Important for Seniors
Nutrient rich foods will increase energy, provide more vitamins, manage weight and blood sugar, and improve overall health. If you are living at home with assistance, a good home health…
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How UMC HomeWorks Helps Adult Children Take a Vacation!
Finding someone to take care of your parents while you are away can be a challenge. Leaving mom home may only require a simple, periodic check-in, or she may need…
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A Guide to Aging Gracefully
“Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.” A beautifully expressed philosophy of aging from the text of Desiderata. It’s also perhaps, easier said than…
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Are Your Parents Aging Alone in a Big House? Tips to Help Keep Them Safe!
Wonderful family homes filled with happy memories can slowly become safety concerns as our parents become age and find themselves living alone. While aging at home does come with the…