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By now, you've all heard the new buzzword being thrown about by gerontologists and those working in aging services—successful aging. But what does it mean; what does it really look like? By definition, successful aging refers to the physical, mental, and social well-being of older age. In fact, many of the issues we face as we age are due to an accumulation of one or all of these factors. The good news is we don't have to let the aging process dictate how we choose to enjoy the second half of our lives.
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Giving back to your local community can be very rewarding. From volunteering your time at a senior center to helping out with community food drives, the possibilities are endless. The recent release of Giving USA 2014 reports a total of $335.17 billion in charitable giving by American individuals, foundations, estates, and corporations. Of the reported $335.17 billion, 72% of those dollars were from individual givers—those dedicated to making a difference through financial stewardship.
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According to a Cornell University Agricultural School professor, the number of different fruits and vegetables harvested and consumed worldwide ranks in the thousands. In the United States, consumers eat only a small number of these. The top vegetables consumed by the majority of the population include: lettuce, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes. Watermelon is in the mix, too. The remaining few pounds per year are split between a number of different kinds. However, it is remarkable how little of these other fruits and vegetables are eaten.
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Caregiver Support | Health & Aging
We all agree nursing can be very challenging at times, but it's probably one of the most rewarding career choices out there today. To all those who have chosen this career path, you are real life superheroes and more of you are needed.
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March is National Nutrition Month and the message this year from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is to “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle.” This message is more about establishing a healthy pattern of eating and making informed food choices versus perfection.
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This month, the senior living communities in the Presbyterian Senior Living Aging Services Network will celebrate our most recent accreditation by CARF International. This CARF accreditation process started with PSL’s long-term commitment to continuous improvement and culminated this past November with an external review by three of our industry peers.
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