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Nursing Careers in Home Healthcare <br /> vs. Senior Living

Nursing Careers in Home Healthcare
vs. Senior Living

March 17, 2022
What does senior living have to offer nurses that home healthcare can’t provide?
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Can Grandma travel with Alzheimer’s?

Can Grandma travel with Alzheimer’s?

March 16, 2022 Bob Pontius
Traveling with seniors can be the most fun you've ever had- but it can present its own set of "challenges!" Here are some tips: 
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I try to exercise every day, but my brain still feels foggy. What can I do?

I try to exercise every day, but my brain still feels foggy. What can I do?

March 9, 2022 Bob Pontius
As we age, many people stop a daily regiment of brain exercises. Don’t forget the importance of daily Brain Fitness. Use it or Lose it! There are many little things we can do every day to exercise our brain. Here are a few.
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What can seniors do to feel fulfilled?

What can seniors do to feel fulfilled?

March 2, 2022 Bob Pontius
Aging with a purpose. Volunteerism can improve your health, relationships, and skillsets. Here are a few of the benefits of volunteering for older adults.
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My hearing is getting worse every year. What can I do?

My hearing is getting worse every year. What can I do?

February 23, 2022 Bob Pontius
As many as half of all individuals age 75 and older encounter hearing difficulties. Even though hearing loss is irreversible, here are some tips to improve things.
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Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

February 16, 2022
Slough off the winter blues with these tips for staying active, energized, and happy.
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I am taking care of my dad and I am exhausted. Is there a solution?

I am taking care of my dad and I am exhausted. Is there a solution?

February 16, 2022 Bob Pontius
Studies have shown that unpaid family caregivers spend about 28 hours a week assisting loved ones. That’s more than a part-time job added on to the normal responsibilities of the caregiver like work, their own family, hobbies, etc.
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How can a senior best celebrate Valentine’s Day, especially this year?

How can a senior best celebrate Valentine’s Day, especially this year?

February 9, 2022 Bob Pontius
What if you're a senior on Valentine's Day? How do you celebrate?
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Find the Right First Nursing Job for You

Find the Right First Nursing Job for You

February 3, 2022
It can be overwhelming to begin the hunt for the perfect first nursing job, but we all have to start somewhere. Here’s how you can make that first nursing job the right one for you.
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I think Mom needs help getting dressed. What do I do?

I think Mom needs help getting dressed. What do I do?

February 2, 2022 Bob Pontius
If you’ve ever helped a senior get dressed, or you happen to be someone in that category, you know it can be a tough situation. Here are some tips to make this awkward dance a little less awkward and easier for everyone. 
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Do older people need more sleep?

Do older people need more sleep?

January 26, 2022 Bob Pontius
Many people believe that poor sleep is a normal part of aging, but it is not. Sleep patterns change as we age, but disturbed sleep and waking up tired every day are not part of normal aging.
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What can a Senior do to stay active in the winter?

What can a Senior do to stay active in the winter?

January 12, 2022 Bob Pontius
Now that it’s the middle of January we can say that “winter is actually here.” Unfortunately for many of my Senior friends, this means “hibernation time is here!” While an occasional break is good for the body, soul, and mind, we can’t avoid activity for 3 months and not expect negative results!
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