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Rethinking Working in Your Golden Years

August 6, 2016 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Traditionally, people tend to view their golden years as a time to slow down and to relax. For many people, this is the time where they are retired and it can be a chance to pick up new hobbies, to socialize and to simply enjoy life. Yet, this type of lifestyle isn’t for everyone.

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The Cycle of Life and Our Prejudice: A Call to Action to Be Part of the Solution

July 27, 2016 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

“Elder abuse is a violation of human rights and a significant cause of illness, injury, loss of productivity, isolation and despair.”

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Finding Unusual or Unique Options for Retirement Homes

July 17, 2016 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Most people already have pre-formed ideas about what retirement is going to look like. In many cases, joining a retirement community can sound pretty unappealing, which is one reason why people are reluctant to do so. But, growing old doesn’t mean that you have to sit around, play bingo and watch TV. Instead, there are […]

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Why Retiring Early Isn’t Actually as Great as It Seems

July 8, 2016 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

The idea of retiring early often seems like an ideal goal – especially for people that don’t particularly like their jobs. After all, retirement means that you have much less to stress about and you don’t have to work hard anymore. At least, that’s what it means in theory.

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6 Powerful Tips For Talking To A Parent With Dementia

June 19, 2016 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Dementia presents many challenges for caregivers but these tips can help to make communication a little bit easier.

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How to Make the Home Safe for Seniors

May 30, 2016 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Updated April 20, 2021 We typically think of the home as a fairly safe environment but that is never completely true. Accidents at home are incredibly common. Some lead to injury, while others can even be fatal. We often take steps to make sure children are safe at home. It’s time to make the home […]

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