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Top Brain Fitness Programs for Sustaining Mental Acuity

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In aging seniors, healthy brain function is about more than just memory and coordination; everyday tasks, relationships, hobbies and quality of life are all affected.  It stands to reason that the more aware and capable you are of cognitive reasoning and performing independent living activities the higher your self confidence and emotional health.
The nation’s largest [...]

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Finances and Dreamers and Dementia Care, Oh My (Podcasts)

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What a great week we’ve had over at Leaders in Elder Care!
For those of you who don’t know what it is, Leaders in Elder Care is a podcast-based interview series that seeks to share the great things individuals are doing to change the face of elder care.  These are the entrepreneurs, politicians, advocates and caregivers [...]

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Airplane Races at Atria Woodbridge

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As I did when I visited Belmont Village Cardiff, I try and share my tour experiences when possible as there are some very dedicated people out there building and operating great communities.
I had a unique opportunity a few weeks ago to spend some time with the executive director of Atria Senior Living’s community in Irvine, [...]

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Book Review: The Caregiver in MidLife by Ellen Besso

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The Caregiver in MidLife
Where Theirs Needs End and Yours Begin
By Ellen Besso
(Self-Published; 101 pages with exercises; $14.99 e-book)
It’s no secret that I am not among the norm as someone who is the primary caregiver for his family.  In fact, 73% of caregivers are women, the average age of which is 46 years.
Many books on caregiving [...]

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Dakim Battles Dementia and Alzheimer’s

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This morning I went to the gym, just like I’ve done 3-4 times a week for years.  I really try to push myself at the end of each workout.  My motivation comes from my desire to be healthy, active and have the longevity to spend many, many years with my wife and daughter.
But did you [...]

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Cardiff by the Sea: A New Belmont Village Community

Friday night, I was invited by the folks at Belmont Village to the open house of their new community in Cardiff by the Sea, California.  For those of you who don’t know, Cardiff is about 30 minutes north of San Diego and is, well, by the sea.  Cardiff holds a sweet spot in my heart, [...]

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Your Eyes and Ears: Connect for Healthcare

Here’s a problem that many of us face — obtaining wellness updates about your loved one without troubling the staff or being intrusive to your loved.  And the problem is compounded if you are the primary caregiver and have friends and family living out of the area.
How do you minimize the phone calls, get more [...]

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Top Elder Cares

For John Brady, elder care was always something that happened to someone else.  Now, with his parents in their 90’s and his wife’s father afflicted with Alzheimer’s, he is starting to appreciate what his friends and co-workers have been going through.
Realizing there weren’t many options out there for his fellow Boomers, John started Top Elder [...]

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Loving Back

I had breakfast last week with Pete Todd, founder of Loving Back.  Based in Orange County, California like me, Loving Back was launched to help you care for your aging parents.  Inspired by seeing friends and loved ones overwhelmed by the stress and challenges of providing care, Loving Back is dedicated to connecting you online [...]

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