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In the interest of a healty brain
Caregivers

Just a Thought…in the Interest of a Healthy Brain

October 17, 2017
Memory loss is one of the most feared consequences of aging.  After all, it’s natural to want to learn and remember new things, make good decisions, interact well socially, and concentrate in our later years of life. If our interest...
Feeling Down Tips to Boost Mood
Nutrition for Seniors

Feeling Down? These Tips can Boost your Mood

October 17, 2017
We all know that what we eat affects our waistline, but did you know that certain foods also can play a role in our mental health? Some foods can boost your mood, while others can make us feel blue. While...
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Success Stories

Daughter Leaves Life in California to Care for Her Parents

October 11, 2017
Mimi Ventresca was enjoying life in San Diego. She’d retired after working more than 30 years for the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, so she spent time in the sunshine, hanging out with friends, walking her dog, going to the...
Safe At Home Volunteers 2017
Difference Makers / Success Stories

150 Volunteers Make Homes Safer for 100-Year-Old Woman and Elderly Neighbors

October 5, 2017
Jimmie Luton celebrated her 100th birthday this year, and she’ll admit, she doesn’t get around quite as well as she used to. She welcomed volunteers into her home in Martindale-Brightwood in Indianapolis on Sept. 30 for CICOA Aging & In-Home...
Threats of Safety in Home
Caregivers

Threats to Safety in the Home

September 19, 2017
When observing caregiving situations, we see that it is very often the caregiver—rather than the elder—who is concerned about threats to safety in the home. This is not surprising; many who have lived independently the majority of their lives feel...
Meals to make without turning on stove
Nutrition for Seniors

Meals You Can Make Without Turning on the Stove

September 12, 2017
Making healthy and delicious meals at home doesn’t have to be synonymous with cooking. In honor of Fall Prevention Awareness Day (Sept. 22), I’ve put together five healthy meals you can make at home that are easy and don’t require...
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