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Exercises and Tips to Boost Cognitive Function
Exercises and Tips to Boost Cognitive Function

Learn how physical exercise, mental stimulation, a healthy diet, social interaction, proper sleep, stress management, and memory techniques can help enhance your memory and brain health.

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Chair Exercises for Mobility and Strength
Chair Exercises for Mobility and Strength

Chair exercises provide seniors with a safe and effective way to strengthen muscles and improve mobility, all while minimizing the risk of falls. Here are 15 chair exercises to try.

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Independent Living: Choosing a Lifestyle
Independent Living: Choosing a Lifestyle

Living in Wisconsin brings great excitement and anticipation with changing seasons; vibrant colors on the trees in the fall, long and warm sunny days during the summer months, the beauty of fresh fallen snow and ice on the trees during the winter, and the budding of new flowers and green grass each spring.

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How much does senior living cost?
How much does senior living cost?

How much does Senior Living cost? This is an excellent question. Senior communities may not all have the same pricing structure as some are all-inclusive, others on a point system – and may be listed as a daily rate in some communities and monthly in others.

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What is Senior Living?
What is Senior Living?

Deciding where to spend the next chapter of your life is a daunting decision. There are so many questions to ask – What is Senior Living? What are my options? What is included? Where do I start? You want to make sure to find the right community to fit your needs.

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Should I Rent or Buy into a Senior Living Community?
Should I Rent or Buy into a Senior Living Community?

This is an excellent question and leads to an important decision factor when choosing a senior living community – Should I rent or buy-in? We explain the options below so that you can make an informed decision.

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Caring to Notice Part 1
Caring to Notice Part 1

Have you ever noticed that something is different when talking to or visiting an elderly friend or loved one? Maybe it is something that you can’t quite put your finger on. You might have worried about their safety or their ability to care for themselves.

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Caring to Notice part 2
Caring to Notice part 2

Weight loss in seniors can be a sign of decreased ability to complete activities of daily living, including making meals; it also can be a sign of an underlying health condition.

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How to Start a Book Club in Your Community
How to Start a Book Club in Your Community

At Oak Park Place, we believe that a book club can enrich the lives of our residents by providing a platform for discussion, intellectual stimulation, and social interaction.

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The 7 Dimensions of Wellness at Oak Park® Place
The 7 Dimensions of Wellness at Oak Park® Place

Through a robust calendar of activities and services, we support our residents in living purposeful, fulfilling lives.

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The Benefits of Playing Board Games for Cognitive Health
The Benefits of Playing Board Games for Cognitive Health

Board games are a great way to look after your cognitive health and overall well-being.

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