aging
Health
Angela Martin

7 Tips for Mentally Aging Well

Have you ever sat down with your grandchild and watched them navigate a phone or a tablet? It’s pretty fascinating how fast they learn new devices and the fact that navigating technology seems like an innate ability they have. It

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technology
Technology
Angela Martin

Aging At Home With Technology

Aging at home is often the goal for many older adults. As a child of a senior, you should consider several factors when your parent is going to be aging at home, especially if you can’t physically be with your

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heart health
Health
Angela Martin

Improve Heart Health for Your Senior

Have your parents told you that heart-related diseases run in your family? If so, don’t be surprised. Here are a few heart health facts, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that you should know: These statistics show

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aging parents
Children of Aging Parents
Angela Martin

Coping with Aging Parents

Considering that US boomers, ages 58 – 76, are the second-largest population in the US, the chances that you’ll provide some level of care to your parents are rather high. According to the US Census Bureau, there are over 69

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winter activities
Activities
Angela Martin

7 Winter Activities for Seniors

Are you feeling a little blue about the winter season? Maybe you’re not fond of the colder temperatures or there aren’t as many outdoor activities to do. No matter the reason, there are plenty of winter activities to brighten your

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Caregiver Stories
Angela Martin

I Wanted to Make a Difference

Caregiver Story: Lorett Chan Lorett was hired as a caregiver at Shepherd’s Staff In-home Care on October 7, 2011, just two months after we officially opened our doors. She has worked continuously ever since, making her SSIC’s most senior caregiver.

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