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Gift Ideas for Seniors

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Successful gift giving can be incredibly tricky. If you’re stumped, The Unconventional Route offers some clever advice. When selecting a gift, solve a problem. Be practical, and take care not to create any new problems along the way. This gifting philosophy is particularly useful when you’re scrambling to come up with a gift for people who claim they already have everything they want. So if you’re searching for gift ideas for seniors, why not give it a try?

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How to Decorate Your Apartment Door for Christmas

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Are you searching for ideas for how to decorate your apartment door for Christmas? You’re not alone. Approximately 42 percent of American adults are planning to decorate the exterior of their homes. Creating a special look for your door can be a fantastic way to share your love of the season with both passersby and everyone who comes to visit you.

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How to Make Exercise a Habit

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We all know that we should be working out regularly. The gap between what we should do and what we actually do can be hard to close, but developing healthy habits is a great first step. Make a plan for how to make exercise a habit in your daily life.

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When Is the Right Time to Downsize?

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It’s easy to tell when your family needs more space. After all, it’s hard to miss that you could use another bedroom for a new addition to the family, that another bathroom would make getting out the door in the mornings much easier, or that a home office would be a boon to your productivity. However, the markers that can indicate that it might be time to consider downsizing are often more subtle. But that doesn’t mean people aren’t thinking about them. According to Senior Housing News, 87.7 percent of those surveyed in a national study said that they plan to move from their current dwelling at some point in time. Almost 65 percent reported that they have considered downsizing from a home to an apartment in a senior living community. When is the right time to downsize?

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How to Prevent Osteoporosis

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Women may be at greater risk of osteoporosis because of their smaller bones, but contrary to popular belief, it’s not just a woman’s disease. This damaging disease can and does weaken the bones of both men and women, increasing the risk of fractures and broken bones. In fact, some 54 million Americans are dealing with low bone mass or osteoporosis, according to Brigham Health Hub. Fortunately, learning how to prevent osteoporosis can protect your health now and in the future.

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The Symptoms of Stroke in Women

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When researchers conducting a 2003 study asked participants to identify the common signs of a stroke, they found that women did a better job at providing this important information – and it is undoubtedly important. After all, every minute matters when someone is having a stroke. With the treatments available today, recognizing that someone is having a stroke and getting them help quickly improves the odds of saving their life and preventing disability. Do you know the symptoms of stroke in women?

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