When the air becomes crisper and cooler, seniors know that fall is on the way. Delicious baked bread and pastries as well as hearty, savory casseroles, soups, and roasts are a favorite part of autumn. However, what one may have been able to eat a few decades ago may no longer be a healthy choice,…
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Senior citizens experience a myriad of changes in almost every area of their bodies as they age, and the skin is no exception. As one age, the skin begins to sag, grows thinner and no longer bounces back the way it once did. Sun spots may also appear on skin that was unprotected during youth…
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Seniors are routinely urged to stay active. Most everyone has been educated on the benefits of exercise for the heart, lungs, and even bones. However, in Apple Valley, it can be difficult for the elderly to know how they can exercise during the hot summer months. With mid-summer temperatures routinely in the 90s, the…
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When most people think about volunteers, they typically think about teenagers and young adults volunteering at a senior center. Although retirement is a well-earned opportunity to put the working life behind you, many seniors miss the interactions with others. Volunteering provides a variety of benefits for Apple Valley seniors, and it is a great way…
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Seniors in Apple Valley tend to reduce the outside activities they do during the summer months. If it is hot and humid outside, they opt to stay indoors and read or watch television instead of participating in social activities, which can be detrimental to their health. It is extremely important for the elderly to stay…
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Staying current on the condition of your aging parents can be stressful for adult children, especially if your parents live in Victorville, and you live in a different city or state. Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to interact with seniors and do a health check-up on their daily living. Here are some spring cleaning…
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