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10/31/2021

Happy Halloween! Here’s a few ways you can make the holiday full of treats for your loved ones.

Link: https://www.agingcare.com/articles/4-tricks-for-a-happy-halloween-with-an-elderly-loved-one-432242.htm

People of all ages look forward to Halloween each fall. Use these tricks to treat your aging loved one to a senior-friendly celebration.

10/28/2021

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10/26/2021

What do we know about kindness? New research seeks to understand this human quality and you can help by taking The Kindness Test. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210921-what-we-do-and-dont-know-about-kindness

In recent years, psychologists have gained a deeper understanding of human kindness and its benefits, but as Claudia Hammond writes, there's still so much to explore.

10/23/2021

Have you ever struggled to decipher what your cat is trying to tell you as it purrs against your leg? An Amazon engineer made an app for that … find out more: https://people.com/pets/meowtalk-app-translate-cat-meows/

Find out what your cat is trying to tell you with MeowTalk

10/22/2021

What’s for dinner? With meal delivery services, there are lots of quick and healthy options. Healthline reviews seven companies good for seniors: https://www.royalhcs.com/healthy-meals-1-2-3-how-a-delivery-service-can-help-you/

10/19/2021

Technology can make aging in place happier, more connected and safer. Here are some apps, devices and services that can help: https://www.seniorliving.org/tech/

Aging in place is an attractive option for many older adults. And thanks to advances in technology, it’s a safe and realistic option for the majority of Americans enjoying their golden years. Assistive devices, mobile apps, and medical alert systems can work together to keep you safe ...

10/16/2021

Autumn is a beautiful season, but it has its hazards. Here’s how to avoid everything from fires to car accidents: https://www.royalhcs.com/enjoy-the-autumn-season-and-stay-safe/

10/14/2021

Seniors who want to age at home may need a home health aide at some point. See this AARP article for more information on how to hire someone who will add to your loved ones life: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/home-care/info-2018/hiring-caregiver.html

AARP offers advice on how to find and hire the right in-home caregiver, home health aide, nurse or other private home care for your family member.

10/12/2021

Scientists looked at 50,000 COVID-19 patients’ genetic data and believe that your DNA might impact the risk of getting severely sick from the disease. Read more: https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2021-07-08/how-your-dna-might-make-you-more-susceptible-to-covid-19


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Scientists have found 13 places in the human genome that may influence our susceptibility to a coronavirus infection or risk of severe COVID-19.

10/10/2021

Want better brain and heart health? Switching to a diet emphasizing bright-colored foods can help. See: https://www.royalhcs.com/look-for-rainbow-colored-foods-and-better-health-may-follow/

10/07/2021

It gets slippery in the fall and winter between all those wet leaves, sleet and snow—with one in four seniors tumbling each year in the United States. The CDC offers these recommendations so seniors can stay on their feet: https://www.cdc.gov/injury/features/older-adult-falls/index.html

Falls are not an inevitable part of aging. Learn what you can do to prevent falls.

10/05/2021

ile Greek philosophers Aristotle and Plato never lived in the social media age, they understood all about communicating properly. Here’s how they and other Ancient Greeks created their public personas:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210922-would-plato-tweet-the-ancient-greek-guide-to-social-media

Socrates or Plato may not have used Twitter or TikTok, but as Nathan Dufour writes, they would have had things to say about how to navigate social media more wisely.