Category: Self Care
How Are You Holding Up? Recognizing Caregiver Stress During The Holidays
At Heritage Communities, we understand how important it is for you to take good care of yourself while you are taking care of an older loved one. Especially during the holidays, when it can feel like your energy is being depleted even more rapidly than usual. Here are some signs you need a break and how to relieve caregiver stress during the holidays—including a respite stay for your loved one at Heritage Communities.
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5 Benefits of Peer Friendships for Older Adults
Being around people of all ages is good for you. But there’s just something about spending time with friends your own age that can make a day even more special. They know the name of Roy Rogers’ horse. They remember when gas was less than a dollar a gallon. And maybe best of all, they...
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Senior Health: The Importance of Nutrition
Cooking for one or two can seem like more work than it’s worth at any age, but especially for seniors. When an older adult has a health condition, such as osteoarthritis or Parkinson’s disease, that makes meal preparation more challenging. If you are an adult child, you may find yourself wondering what your parent eats...
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