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Category: Senior Life & Tips

The Senior Life & Tips category offers practical advice as well as expert insights and helpful resources for older adults and their families navigating the aging journey. Topics include healthy aging and social wellness, caregiving guidance, financial planning, grief support, and senior living decisions. You'll find valuable information to help make confident decisions. Learn more about our Senior Living Decision Toolkit, and explore our various senior living options. Traditions of Columbus is committed to supporting seniors and their families with trusted information and practical solutions for everyday challenges.

Living Longer. Living Healthier? Tips for Better Aging Infographic
Originally published on National Institute on Aging: Americans are living longer than their grandparents, but not necessarily in better health....
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Dementia: eat better, exercise, and reduce smoking and drinking to cut risk
Originally published on The Guardian: Taking better care of ourselves could be the best long-term strategy to tackling the growing...
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How Do You Start The Conversation About Finances With Aging Parents?
Originally published on David Solie: Care giving conversations can quickly turn threatening to older adults who are hypersensitive to losing...
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Aging In Place Inventory
Originally published on David Solie: This five-factor inventory is designed to help families and advisors better understand the sustainability issues...
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Daily Food Choices for Adults 60+ Handout
Originally published on NCOA: This nutrition education handout, part of Module 2 of the Next Steps to Better Nutrition series, shows the recommended servings...
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Summer Songs of the ’60s
Originally published on AARP: What do they say — if you remember the sixties you weren’t there? Not true. Recall...
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The Online Mind: How Internet Use Affects Older Adults’ Cognitive Health
Originally published on Mather Lifeways Institute on Aging: Many of us are struggling to limit “screen time” these days in...
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Romance After Retirement
February is the month for romance. And contrary to popular belief, Cupid doesn't just visit the young. In fact, intimate...
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MIND Diet Ranked Among Top Heart-Healthy Diets
In ranking the best heart-healthy diets, U.S. News & World Report declared a diet designed to help lower the risk...
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Heart-Healthy Foods Do Double-Duty for Brain Health
During American Heart Health Month, it's a good time to review some of the steps that can lead to better...
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