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Recognizing the impact of advance care planning on National Healthcare Decisions Day

On April 16, we recognize National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD).

Are you ready to adapt a flexitarian diet?

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How to Limit Grocery Costs

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A Dietician's Top Tips for Holiday Events—Ideas to Use Today

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Why You Shouldn't Delay Scheduling Your Primary Care Provider Visit

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Feeling lonely? Talk about it

Written by: Suzanne Meyer, LCSW, CCM

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Preparing for Long Winter Days with a Plan Helps All of Us

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Stay Home for the Holidays

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National Family Caregivers Month

By Erin Hayter, MSW, LICSW, SW Supervisor

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How caregivers can support themselves and those living with Alzheimer’s

Tips and resources to support the millions of U.S. Alzheimer’s caregivers

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Time and Talent to Spare? Consider Volunteering

Donating your experience and labor to charitable groups is a good way to build community and even improve your health

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Tips to Age Healthfully: 6 Things You Can Do Today

Daily walks, phone calls, and one healthy meal are small steps that immediately feel good.

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Raising Awareness: National Suicide Prevention Month

By: Dr. Philip Ofori-Yentumi, MSN, PMHNP; OH/KY Behavioral Health Consultant

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Summer Heat Safety: Hydration Tips and Resources

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Caregiving for a Parent: More Partnership Than Role Reversal

Caring for an aging parent requires adaptability, patience and self-care

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Navigating Hard Conversations: How to Tell an Aging Loved One It’s Time to Stop Driving

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Overcoming Your Bias Against Aging Can Improve Your Life

Becca Levy of Yale University says we can fix even deeply rooted negative views about aging, which many of us do not see in ourselves

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Alzheimer's and Dementia: Why Ageism Can Impact Your Important Diagnosis

Aging is an inevitable and beautiful part of the human experience. Still, society treats growing older as something to be feared or avoided. With ageism, we assume that mental decline is a part of getting older, so it's hard to tell dementia from normal brain function in ourselves and others.

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Diabetes-Friendly Recipe: Greek Bean Salad

Try this simple diabetes-friendly recipe!

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5 safety checks to add to your spring cleaning

Quick safety updates give you peace of mind all year.

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Depression is Never Inevitable

The 7 key messages this psychiatrist emphasizes to patients struggling with depression

Understanding and Addressing Your Behavioral Health Care Needs: Substance Use Disorders

Shanira Griffith, LCSW, Landmark social work manager, shares tips for managing substance use disorders.

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Understanding and Addressing Your Behavioral Health Care Needs: Anxiety

Shanira Griffith, LCSW, Landmark social work manager, shares tips on what symptoms to look out for and tips for managing anxiety.

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Understanding and Addressing Your Behavioral Health Care Needs: Depression

Shanira Griffith, LCSW, Landmark social work manager, shares tips what symptoms to look out for and tips for managing depression.

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Strength Training is Magic for People Over 50

Here’s how you can keep doing it safely

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Social Work Supports Independence

Landmark social worker Lena Johnson discusses how social workers advocate for patient independence. By: Lena Johnson, MSW, LICSW, Social Work Supervisor

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The Greatest Gift for Your Parent? Ask What They Want

Sometimes, adult children think they know what's best for their parents. That's not always the case.

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Keeping your patients home for the holidays and beyond

Landmark brings care into the home 365, including holidays.

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How to Handle Loneliness

Learn how to reduce loneliness and social isolation.

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Holiday Gift Ideas From a 93-Year-Old Great-Grandmother

Socks, slippers and boxes of candy aren't nearly as precious as simple gifts of time — even virtually

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Tips to Managing Winter Blues

Oh, those Winter Blues. Tips to managing stress and depression.

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When Family Traditions End — and How to Start New Ones

There may be sadness at the loss of traditions, but it can also be an opportunity to find meaning in new experiences

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Keeping your loved ones home for the holidays and beyond

Landmark helps keep patients home over the holidays.

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Why All Health Care Providers Need to Be Age-Friendly

Older adults will outnumber children by 2034 and yet the U.S. health care system is not focused on older patient's very specific needs

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Exercise Is a Powerful Tool to Help Fight Dementia. But Which Type Is Best?

Yoga, pilates, HIIT and weight lifting are all good, but some are better at slowing cognitive decline

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What to Do When You Feel Like You Can't Do Anything

My three suggestions after being immobilized due to ankle surgery

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10 Choices That Can Help You Live Longer

An expert's advice on ways to take advantage of 'the longevity revolution'

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Dementia-Friendly ‘Apartment’ Showcases Safer Home Design

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America unveils a full-scale apartment space customized for people with dementia

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When Communication Styles Divide Aging Parents and Adult Children

Some parents might embrace 'errors of omission' to maintain independence

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3 Best Ways to Remain Independent As You Age

The 'Friends Talk Money' podcast hosts on aging in place successfully

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A Senior Move Manager's Personal Lessons in Downsizing

Downsizing reflections from the author of 'Squint: Re-visioning the Second Half of Life'

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Sun Protection and Safety Tips for Seniors

July is UV Safety Month. Stay safe in the summer sun with these tips.

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How to Stay Hydrated and Why It’s Important

July is Hydration Awareness Month.

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How Naps Can Keep You Happy and Healthy

Strategic naps can restore and refresh us, lower our stress and even spark creativity

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The Brain in Your Belly

Is “pandemic" gut pain making you miserable? How to get your digestive distress under control.

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9 Ways to Extend the Time You Spend Living Independently

Take these steps to stay in your home or community as long as possible

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How to Reclaim Your Independence After a Health Crisis

Three simple exercises that will help you recover

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Releasing Your Creativity

Our guide to the pursuit of art that inspires you

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Gardening at Any Age

Start growing flowers with as little as a pot of soil and some seeds.

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Poetry Can Be a Fun, Creative Outlet – No Matter Your Age!

It’s never too late to start telling your stories through poetry.  

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What Is Age-Friendly Health Care?

Older Americans aren't getting the care they need. Here's why that matters.

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Five Ways to Maintain Muscle Mass as You Age

View fun ideas for resistance training in the cartoon below.

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The Benefits of Reducing Your Possessions

Spring is fast approaching and it's a great time to clearing out things you don't need. Learn the benefits of clearing your closet for items you don't need.

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The Joys and Challenges of Caregiving

Caregiving presents both joys and challenges. Learn how to manage the challenges to prevent caregiver burnout.

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Conversations As We Age: Understanding Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a common problem for both men and women, especially as we age.

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Landmark Athletes Participate in the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure

A team of Landmark employees in Portland participated in the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure event.

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Families: Tips for Starting the Conversation About Dementia Care Over the Holidays

During the holiday season, many adult children will find themselves visiting aging parents and grandparents.

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6 Ways to Honor National Friendship Day on August 6

True friends can be few and far between. It’s important to let them know you appreciate everything they do for you.