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Aging and motivated cognition: the positivity effect in attention and memory

As people get older, they experience fewer negative emotions. Strategic processes in older adults’ emotional attention and memory might play a role in this variation with age. Older adults show more emotionally gratifying memory distortion for past choices and autobiographical information than younger adults do. In addition, when shown stimuli that vary in affective valence, …

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An ‘Awe Walk’ Might Do Wonders for Your Well-Being

Older men and women who took a fresh look at the objects and vistas around them felt more upbeat and hopeful. Consciously watching for small wonders in the world around you during an otherwise ordinary walk could amplify the mental health benefits of the stroll, according to an interesting new psychological study of what the study’s authors …

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THE BEAUTIFUL HARMONY OF CARING AND COMPASSION FOR ELDERS

We all like to think that we have compassion for others don’t we?   After all, we give care, so we must have empathy.  Is there a difference between caring and true compassion? Caring for another person is is an act of displaying kindness and concern for others.  It is the work or practice of looking after …

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Coronavirus and COVID-19: Caregiving for the Elderly

Keep yourself well First and most important, as a caretaker you should take all the precautions you can to avoid becoming infected yourself. Here are the basics: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after providing care, preparing food, using the bathroom, or touching surfaces in public …

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Helping a senior can transform their life – and yours too

As we age, one of the biggest threats to our independence is social isolation. And the need to keep seniors mentally engaged in their communities has never been greater. Janie Apostolakos, the Founder and Ceo of Luxcare Senior Care is a company dedicated to helping senior citizens with day-to-day tasks so they can continue to live …

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Aging in place, or aging in the community

A person’s ability to continue living independently at home and/or in their community through the provision of necessary supports and services. Aging in place is often the first choice for older adults. It can prevent the emotional and physical hardships associated with leaving home to live in institutional settings. It can also help older adults …

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Home Care

Consider hiring a companion or in-home caregiver. Eventually, you will probably need extra support in order to remain in your home, such as help with household chores or personal care. Companion care can be a good solution for seniors who need more social interaction or who require help with tasks like cooking, cleaning, getting to appointments, or …

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81 Top Games for Seniors and the Elderly: Fun for All Abilities

Get ready to play! It’s time to learn about the best games for seniors so that you can reap the benefits of having fun. After all, joy, amusement, and mental stimulation are necessary for every senior’s overall well-being. And we all have days when we just want to pass a little time by doing something engaging. …

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Great Living and Healthy Aging: Articles for Seniors, Loved Ones, and Caregivers

Wondering if it’s possible to improve your own or another senior’s memory? Help definitely exists. And you don’t have to buy some overhyped “miracle” brain booster in order to start enhancing your ability to remember things. In fact, many of the most effective ways to gain a better memory involve actions that you can take …

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🔅🔅🔅APPRECIATION 🔅🔅🔅 To all our lovely hardworking Luxcare caregivers we dedicate this poem to you in appreciation for all that you do at Luxcare Senior Care! I was given a smile the other dayFrom someone who passed me on their way. I wasn’t sure what I should do. Perhaps, I’ll leave it up to you. Ears that hear, …

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A GENTLEman — Kindness Blog

‘Thesundaybest’ wrote: “Man in the green coat saw the old man was struggling – offered to walk him to his destination. Humanity.” When a younger man steps up to help an older Gentleman, it’s like poetry in motion! How lovely 🙂 Share kindness using the buttons below A GENTLEman — Kindness Blog