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Healthy Living & Wellness
Seniors on the campus
Age-friendly universities must adhere to 10 guiding principles which aim, among other things, at inclusion, civic participation and the personal and professional development of older learners, as well as intergenerational learning and the sharing of expertise. Let's explore the experiences of these universities and the strategies used to adopt the age-friendly principles.
Managing high blood pressure: Can nurse-led care help?
Addressing high blood pressure typically involves working closely with your doctor to manage it. But can nurse-led care be an effective alternative?
Joy, an emotion that transcends the age barrier
Joy among older adults has received little attention in the scientific literature, even though it is highlighted as being important to older adults themselves in terms of health and well-being.
Long-distance caregiving
Long-distance caregiving can take many forms, from managing your loved one’s finances and paying their bills, to providing emotional support. If you find yourself in the long-distance caregiving role, here…
Creating the Best Senior Home Modifications for Safety
Create a safe and accessible home for your elderly loved ones with these tips. Get an occupational therapy assessment to identify necessary home modifications.
3 evidence-based strategies for reducing loneliness and social isolation
You do not have to go it alone! From exercise to reminiscence therapy, research illustrates there are various strategies that help to reduce loneliness and social isolation.