Gratitude: Pass It On

Gratitude: Pass It On

By Chris Tobias There’s nothing more rewarding — for yourself and those around you — than to live your life with an attitude of gratitude. Not only does being grateful for what you have make you a happier person — but it also shows others in your life just how much you value them. Here [&helli...

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Five Self-Care Tips for Improved Mental Health

Five Self-Care Tips for Improved Mental Health

By Chris Tobias Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, we faced a mental health crisis in New York City. New Yorkers experience mental illness, substance misuse, and daily struggles with anxiety or depression every day. The COVID-19 pandemic has only amplified these issues, especially with the lockdown,...

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9 Tips to Help Your Brain Stay Active as a Senior

9 Tips to Help Your Brain Stay Active as a Senior

The older you get, the more difficult it becomes to keep your brain active. But there are ways seniors can stay in shape mentally and even build new neural connections that will help them stay sharp later in life. Mental decline is just as damaging and difficult to cope with as physical decline, so ...

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How to Choose a Nursing Home

How to Choose a Nursing Home

By National Institute on Aging A nursing home, also known as a skilled nursing facility, provides a wide range of health and personal care services. These services typically include nursing care, 24-hour supervision, three meals a day, and assistance with everyday activities. Rehabilitation services...

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Prevent Falls and Fractures

Prevent Falls and Fractures

By National Institute on Aging A simple thing can change your life—like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor. If you fall, you could break a bone, like thousands of older men and women do each year. For older people, a break can be the start of more serious problems, such as […]

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