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The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Families come together, creating memories and sharing laughter. However, for some individuals and families, the challenges of health and well-being can cast a shadow on these festive moments. In-home care services play a crucial role in ensuring that everyone…

As we age, our bodies naturally undergo significant changes that alter how we sense and interact with the world around us. While changes to our skin are often looked at as an aesthetic concern, the body’s skin plays a critical role in protecting us from germs and infection. This is…

Most conversations around promoting long-term health focus on subjects like regular medical screenings and developing healthier habits, however physical activity and exercise often get shunted into the “nice to have” category. In reality, working a few minutes of light exercise into your daily routine is one of the most important…

For many older adults, remaining in a long-time home or apartment is a key part of their ideal aging plan. Familiar settings can provide a sense of security while also providing practical benefits like longstanding ties to neighbors in their community and familiarity with local businesses. While it’s often beneficial…

As we age, our bodies undergo natural changes that can impact how we interact with the world around us. Age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, is a gradual loss of hearing that limits a person’s ability to hear noises, especially those of a higher pitch.  While this challenge is quite…

By Michelle Ye Hee Lee and  Julia Mio Inuma, 2023, The Washington Post – September 19, 2023 TOKYO — The 85-year-old server was eager to kick off his shift, welcoming customers into the restaurant with a hearty greeting: “Irasshaimase!” or “Welcome!” But when it came time to take their orders, things…