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JOURNEY OF AGING ARTICLE ARCHIVES

AGING AND CAREGIVERS
Captioned Telephone Helps Connection Despite Hearing Loss
Family Caregiving

Social Connections and Activity Help Slow Seniors' Cognitive Decline
Nine Signs It's Time for In-Home Care

Successful Aging
Never Too Old to Laugh
NewBridge—Your Connection to Successful Aging
130 Years Old and Still Playing
Am I Welcome Here? Project
The Ladies Poetry Society
Strengthening Wisconsin's Response to Elder Abuse - NE
Strengthening Wisconsin’s Response to Elder Abuse - SC
Family Care Program
Recognizing and Protecting Against Identity Theft
Young at Art
The Joy of Caregiving
The Madison Senior Center

ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA    
Let’s Talk About Caregiver Anger
Mindworks Class: Staying Physically and Mentally Active
Stay Active

Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin

Good Planning Can Smooth the Transition to Memory Care

Let There Be Music
The Truth About Alzheimer's: Looking Beyond Common Myths
Don't Let Memory Challenges Prevent You From Enjoying Life
You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
I Was His Wife Again: The Journey of Dementia
Estate Planning for the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Client
Developing Dementia-Friendly Communities with My Sister's Kitchen and Others
Know the 10 Signs – Early Detection Matters
Dementia and the Arts
The Renaissance of Fox Valley Memory Project

END OF LIFE
Grieving: How to Help
Grief

Live Well, Leave Well
Considering How Cultural Differences Influence the End-of-Life Experience
Making Friends with Aging, Illness, Grief, and Death
Funeral Home or Home Funeral?
The Serendipity of Writing One’s Final Wishes
A New Paradigm Evolving for End-of-Life Care
8 Ways to Stay Active After a Life Transition
It's in the Planning

ESSENTIAL PREPARATION  
How to Pay For Long-Term Care

Universal Principles Will Optimize Your Living Space
Envisioning the Life Ahead

Planning for Your Pets
A Different Take on Shredding

Do I Need a Living Will?
Paying for Long-Term Care
Should You Consider a Trust?
Clearing the Paper Clutter—What Financial Stuff to Hold and What to Shred
 Conversations About End-Of-Life Care
Myths and Misconceptions About Funeral Expenses
Final Expense Planning
Reasons to Name a Corporate Fiduciary
Reviewing Finances with Your Aging Parents  
   
GENERAL
What You Can Do to Reduce Food Waste
Discover the Unexpected in Northeast Wisconsin
Discover the Unexpected in South Central Wisconsin
Retirees Help Give Animals a New Start

Music as Therapy for Older Adults
How to Spot Five Common Scams Targeting Seniors
Thompson Center on Lourdes

How Home Remodeling Can Help Multigenerational Households Thrive
The New Public Safety
Value of Urban Gardens
The People's Key to Kickin' the Dream
Olbrich Volunteers: Growing in the Garden
All About Living with Host Carol Koby
Classical Music Opportunities
Social Entertainment Opportunities
Create Your Action Plan for Successful Aging & Retirement
Freeing Ourselves From Stuff
Kibble on Wheels
Memories are Treasures
The Golden Years – Taking Care of Pets As They Age
Much More Than Moving or Downsizing
Live and Learn Through Educational Travel
Environments that Invite, Comfort, Engage, Educate, Inspire, and Celebrate

HEALTH
Pickleball: Funny Name, Serious Fun
Choosing Emergency or Urgent Care

The Flu Shot: A Shot in the Arm for Protection
MSCR Goodman Rotary 50+ Fitness Offers Many Ways to Stay Active
Adjusting to Vision Loss

Communicating Care
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Shopping for Healthy Food Safely
Warning Sign: When an Aging Parent Needs Help
Pain and Relationships

Exploring Your Medicare Options
Help for Your Acid Reflux 
Farm-to-Table Dining: Good for You, the Economy, and the Environment
The Adventure Doesn't End
Beyond the Rx
Aromatherapy
Regenerative Medicine
Community Light Elder Network—Helping Seniors Enjoy Trishaw Rides
Living With Chronic Pain
A Multifaceted Approach to Fall Prevention
Beaver Dam Community Hospitals, Inc.
Chronic Inflammation – Three Healthy Lifestyle Changes
My Meal, My Way Senior Nutrition Program
 Transition to Retirement: Your Psychological Well-Being
Become a Mental Health First Aider for Older Adults
 Be Good to the Earth: MedDrop and Safe Disposal
Why Wisconsin is Focusing on Hearing Healthcare 

RETIREMENT HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE
Seven Dimensions of Wellness and Their Importance to Older Adults
The Perks of Independent Senior Living
So Many Options—Where to Start?
Memory Loss–Creating a Plan B – Northeast

Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement in a Long-Term Community
Memory Loss: Creating a Plan B - South Central
Spring Sparks Wandering
Yesteryear, Not Yesterday
Adult Family Homes—The Hidden Gems in Senior Care
Madison and Oakwood Village Make National News in 1948
Finding Balance for Healthy Living
Assisted Living: Choosing Independence with a Helping Hand when Needed
Expressive Therapy
The Senior Living Community of the Future
Attic Angel Builds Sense of Community through Second Chance Shop
Independent Living: Choosing A Lifestyle
Housing Terms Glossary
Assisted Living Lingo
Give Up the Guilt

SAFE & HEALTHY AT HOME
Don’t Put That in Your Mouth: Pet Poison Awareness    
Outpatient Therapy: A Pathway to Better Health and a Brighter Future
Maintaining Independence
When Aging in Place is Wrong
It Takes a Village
Project Home
Skilled Home Health: Helping Patients Manage Chronic Conditions at Home
Providing Purpose and Community
Social Support: A Key Ingredient to Good Health
Dog Therapy
Home Care Providers Step into the Gap
Finding the Right Fit: Individual Caregivers vs. Agency
Are Your Prepared to Age in Place?
Moving Made Easier
Design Your Home for Life
A Lesson from the Silent Generation: Senior is a State of Mind
How to Determine Home Care Needs and Where to Go for Assistance
Planning for Joint Replacement Surgery
Safe and Happy at Home
Aging & Caregiver Articles
Essential Preparation Articles
Alzheimer's Articles
Health Articles
Safe & Healthy at Home Articles
Retirement Housing & Long-Term Care Articles
End of Life Articles
General Articles
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