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Happily Ever Aging
...a UMH Senior Living Blog
Everything you need to know about caring for your loved one - at home or at a senior living community.
While getting around and staying warm can be difficult for everyone during the winter months, seniors face unique challenges. However, it’s not necessary to go into hibernation for the next six months. These six winter weather tips can help seniors weather the weather this season.
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Receiving the news that your aging loved one has a limited life expectancy is one of life’s most difficult events. No matter how prepared you think you may be for the diagnosis, learning that hospice is the next step can take your breath away. However, while hospice is never easy, many people find that it offers a positive approach to dealing with end-of-life matters. Let’s take a closer look at hospice care, along with how it can help patients and caregivers alike cope during difficult times.
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Wondering if your loved one could ever feel at home in a senior living community? In this letter, Lois, a resident at one of our UMH communities, Middlewoods of Farmington, shares her experience of feeling at home this holiday season. She wrote this letter to her family and friends and shares it here on our blog... If you are thinking it would take a "Christmas Miracle" for your loved one to consider assisted living, we invite you to chat with our residents and let them share their story. - From all of us at UMH - Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year! We hope to talk with you soon...
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The holidays are a wonderful time to visit with aging loved ones. In addition to spreading good cheer to seniors who may feel lonely or isolated during this usually festive time of year, these visits have profound benefits for all parties. Wondering how to make the most of your visit? Planning an activity in advance can help keep your aging loved one engaged while simultaneously creating unforgettable memories for both of you. Consider these six senior-friendly holiday activities.
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Winter can put a serious damper on activities and events. Between frigid temperatures, shorter days, and treacherous snow and ice, the temptation to hibernate until spring is strong -- particularly for older adults who may face more limitations than the rest of us. However, maintaining strength of both body and mind is an important part of weathering the winter for a stronger spring, summer and fall. Let’s count down four ways to help seniors stay active this season.
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Are you right in the middle of the holiday hustle and bustle? If so, you’re not alone. For most people, this time of year brings with it a frantic period of shopping, cooking, and reveling with friends and family members. Unfortunately, the holidays are not necessarily happy days for everyone. In particular, older adults may suffer from feelings of sadness and isolation at this time of year. One way to spread holiday cheer? Volunteering with seniors.
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Many seniors experience an increase in joint pain when cold weather arrives. Add in winter weather-related tasks like ice scraping and shoveling, and threats to joint health only grow. If your aging loved one’s arthritis pain worsens during the winter, there are some steps you can take to help alleviate pain. Let’s take a closer look at the relationship between cold weather and joints, along with tips for promoting optimal joint health when the thermometer dips.
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Winter’s arrival puts a chill in the air, but did you know that older adults are even more susceptible to the cold? Let’s take a closer look at why your aging loved one may feel colder than usual, along with tips and techniques for helping seniors stay happy and healthy when the thermometer drops.
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While choosing a gift that your aging loved one either wants or needs can be challenging, some thought -- and a bit of help from us -- can help you find the perfect present for a special older adult in your life. Whether you’re looking for something fun, functional, or a combination of both, these holiday gift suggestions are perfect surprises for parents, grandparents, and other older loved ones to find under the tree this holiday season.
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Freshly falling snow, roaring fireplaces, and twinkle lights are just a few of winter’s charms. Unfortunately for older adults, the allures of the season are often unfortunately accompanied by a few hazards. Let’s take a closer look at six common threats to senior wellbeing in the winter, along with steps caregivers can take to keep their aging loved ones safe.
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Did you know that November is National Lifewriting Month as well as National Memoir Writing Month? For many seniors, these annual observations offer an important opportunity: the chance to share their stories and create a legacy for future generations. Let’s take a look at the benefits of lifewriting for older adults, along with some tips for getting started.
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