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9 Best Chair Exercises for Seniors

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By pixs4u / Shutterstock.com Just because you’re wheelchair user or have limited mobility, it doesn’t mean that you can’t exercise. Chair exercises are a fantastic option for seniors who have impaired balance and struggle to work out while standing, which is why we’ve rounded up nine

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Family Activities to Do with Grandparents During the Holidays

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By LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com As we head into the latter half of the year, holidays will begin showing up in quick succession, which is why it’s a smart idea to have an advance plan for what family activities you can do with the grandparents. Your

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15 Adaptive Clothing Ideas to Try

15 Adaptive Clothing Ideas to Try

Want to learn more about adaptive clothing, but not sure where to start — or even what it means? While adaptive clothing is beginning to gain more mainstream attention, it’s still a relatively unknown niche in the fashion industry, and many people are unfamiliar with adaptive

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What to Wear After Shoulder Surgery

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By Image Point Fr / Shutterstock.com Getting dressed after a shoulder surgery, or any kind of surgery that immobilizes your arm, can be a real challenge. In this quick guide, we offer six essential tips for getting dressed after shoulder surgery — from a one-handed dressing

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How to Help Aging Parents Without Overstepping Boundaries

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By vichie81 / Shutterstock.com Helping your aging parents just enough, but not too much, can make it tough to strike a balance that preserves your relationship and their independence as much as possible. If you’re not sure what to do, here are six ways to help

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How to Put on Underwear After Hip Replacement

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By Spotmatik Ltd / Shutterstock.com Putting on any kind of lower body clothing, including underwear, is difficult after a hip replacement. In fact, some people decide that it’s not worth the hassle and end up going commando! If that doesn’t sound comfortable to you, don’t worry

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Fun Activities for Older Adults with Dementia

Fun Activities for Older Adults with Dementia

Over 55 million people worldwide have dementia, so the odds are very high that you already know someone who has it or is going to develop it sooner or later. Even if your elderly loved ones never fully develop dementia, some level of memory loss

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Best Gifts for Grandpa

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By LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com Dads always get a lot of attention on Father’s Day, which is June 19 this year. While this is totally understandable, you shouldn’t forget about grandpa either! We know that choosing gifts for grandparents can be tough since they often have

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When Is Grandparents’ Day? 8 Ways to Celebrate

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By Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Not that you need an excuse to celebrate grandparents, but Grandparents' Day is as good a reason as any to visit your family and spend quality time together. Read on to discover when grandparents will be celebrated this year and

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