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- Have loose fitting clothing- Dress while seated- If you're able to button, start from the bottom first- Thread belt through loops, prior to putting pants/skirt on- Use clothing with elastic waistbands- Use clip on ties- Wear a pull on or clasp in front bra- Utilize...

As we age, our appetites may decrease, dietary requirements may change, we may have different dental problems, or increased difficulty with shopping. (Donnelly, 2022) Even though as older adults, we may experience one or all of these changes, it still is important to...

Read this week's blog, to learn how occupational and physical therapy can work with older adults with Alzheimer's...

With all the distractions in the world today, and stress that can come with aging, it can be challenging to practice gratitude for older adults. That being said, expressing gratitude is shown to improve mood in older adults and it's an important reflection to take...

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.Read this week's blog to find out how you can reduce the risk of prostate cancer and what prostate cancer...

- Encourage reading - a study performed in the Neurology journal, found that consistent reading and writing with older adults reduced the rate of memory loss by 32%- Writing poetry, creative stories, blogs, songs, etc.- Participate in games such as sudoku, scrabble,...

How Can You Care For An Aging Veteran?- Recognize Veterans as individuals- Keep a routine/structured schedule- Listen to their stories- Reconnect them to a group or community(Nelson, 2022)- Help support mental and emotional health: the VA offers mental health care for...

AARP: provides information for 50 + year old's on healthy living, products, senior discounts, and news specifically geared towards older adults - https://www.aarp.org/National Council On Aging: provides information on senior programs that assist older adults with...