March is Women's History Month. Although everyone's gender matters, Congress expanded National Women's History Week to a full month in 1987. If you have a special girlfriend at A.G. Rhodes who's recei...
Read MoreSenior care often falls into two buckets: Short-term care and long-term care. However, it can be difficult for seniors, their families, and their friends to know which is more appropriate for meeting ...
Read MoreCooking can be an enjoyable activity, but it can be more if you let it, especially for seniors.
The following are some reasons seniors need to make it a priority to cook. This is especially true if...
Read MoreAccidents, health crises, and illness can radically change what retirement looks like in a short amount of time. For someone who has been through an injury or illness, the idea of moving home too soon...
Read MoreIn years gone by, moving into a nursing home meant never moving back home. However, modern nursing home care offers options to those who need time, space, and care to heal from an illness or injury.
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For a senior citizen who has suffered a fall, the idea of exercise can be quite frightening. However, there are many simple balance exercises that can help to rebuild confidence, gain strength and...
Read MoreTai chi is growing in popularity. It's a life practice like yoga, but what it can offer seniors needs to be explored a bit.
The practice is rooted in several Asian communities. To some, it's a mind...
Read MoreWhy Is Horticultural Therapy Good for Everyone?
You already know the answer. Being around plants makes people feel better! Plants are gentle and nonjudgmental, freely offering oxygen, shade, fl...
Read MoreIn the not-too-distant past, moving into a senior care facility functionally meant that the elderly person would never live on their own again. However, that scenario has changed a great deal. Sho...
Read MoreOccupational and physical therapists make a significant difference in the lives of our patients. They know that physical therapy is critical to maintaining and even improving their function. Physi...
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