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  Alzheimer’s and dementia care: 6 options that’ll work for any family Experts agree that choosing the right Alzheimer’s or dementia care can be tricky for families, as it’s easy to get swayed by the cheerful décor of the building or promises made by a sales manager. But the less glamorous touches, such as the training level of the staff, the range of memory-enhancing activities and the ability to age in place as memory needs change, are far more important factors. “Whichever care setting you choose, it needs to be gauged to the level of your loved one’s dementia,” explains Mary Mittelman, a doctor of public health and director of NYU Langone Health’s Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias Family Support Program. In the early and mid-level stages, it’s crucial to find a balance between how much the person with Alzheimer’s can still do independently and how much help they need to stay safe, says Mittelman, who adds that the longer they can par...

  99 FUN & FULFILLING THINGS TO DO DURING RETIREMENT   The list of the things you want to do during retirement can be motivating when you’re working hard on your retirement plan. Below is an example list that might inspire you to create your own list. What are you looking forward to when you retire? What retirement aspirations motivate you? Adventurous Activities  -  Get out there and have fun when you retire. Zero gravity flight in a 747 NASCAR Driving Experience Tornado storm chasing Earning your helicopter pilot’s license Hot air ballooning safari Spelunking/caving Dog sledding Shark cage diving Dune buggy off-roading Glacier hiking Zorbing in a giant inflatable ball Parasailing, windsurfing, wakeboarding Flying above water wearing a hydro jet pack Zip line jungle tour Whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, sailing River tubing excursion Skydiving, bungee jumping or hang gliding Elephant or camel riding Read more HERE!

  Positive social interactions boost older adults’ mood and sense of purpose A new study shows that even brief positive interactions go a long way towards improving seniors' well-being and quality of life. It’s no secret that emotional connections and close relationships are  critical to a person’s health , but how much social interaction is enough? A new study sheds light on the ways that even simple interactions can bolster aging adults’ moods and sense of well-being, and it proves that just a little bit of friendly socialization may go a long way towards staving off feelings of loneliness and other health issues. The findings, published in the July issue of the  American Journal of Geriatric Psychology , show that older adults who experience more positive social interactions each day report feeling a higher sense of purposefulness. This result is true for both working and retired adults, though researchers note that the findings are especially important post-retirement...