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Well-Being

How to Manage Sandwich Generation Stress: 5 Tips to Help You Care for Your Parents, Your Kids, and Yourself

If you’re a parent yourself and a caregiver to your own parents, you may be all...

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Well-Being

What Is Mental Fitness? Tips to Exercise Your Brain

Exercise and fitness are generally used in the context of physical activity,...

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Independent Living

Importance of Hydration for Seniors

Proper hydration isn’t just about quenching thirst. It’s a key component in...

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Independent Living

Holiday gifts for parents who just downsized

Downsizing can allow older adults to enjoy a fresh start and a simplified...

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WesleyLife Meals on Wheels campus near Drake University
Des Moines

Dignitaries help open new Meals on Wheels campus

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Des Moines Mayor-Elect Connie Boesen, and Drake...

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Well-Being

6 Heart-Healthy Foods for Seniors + Our Favorite Recipes

No matter your age, it’s never too early or too late to start investing in your...

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Long-Term Care

The 3 Stages of Caregiver Burnout & Tips to Manage Stress

Caring for a loved one can be meaningful and rewarding, but also physically and...

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Long-Term Care

5 Tips for Caring for Aging Parents

Nearly 17% of Americans provide care to aging loved ones, and 54% of Americans...

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Independent Living

How to Organize and Declutter for a Stress-Free Space (A checklist)

Home should be a peaceful, enjoyable place, but sometimes clutter can...

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