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How Pets Contribute to Human Well-Being

A senior woman is walking her dog. Text says Pets and Hunan Well-being The Amazing Benefits of Having a Pet

The Amazing Benefits of Having a Pet If you’re like me, you know that life just wouldn’t be the same without our furry friends by our side. Whether it’s a dog, cat, or even a rabbit, pets have a way of making everything better. But did you know that pets offer more than just companionship? Having a pet can actually do wonders for your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It’s no wonder so many people say pets are family! In this post, we’ll dive into pets and human well-being – how pets help boost our health and happiness in ways we may not even realize. Physical Health Benefits Encouragement to Stay Active If there’s one thing pets are great at, it’s keeping us moving. From…

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8 Ways to Focus on Self-care for Seniors on Valentine’s Day

A senior couple enjoying a self-care moment. The focus is on the joy of spending quality time together and the concept of self-care and relaxation.

Valentine’s Day is often seen as a celebration of romantic love, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity for seniors to focus on something just as important—self-care. As we age, taking care of our physical, emotional, and mental well-being becomes even more crucial, and Valentine’s Day offers a perfect occasion to prioritize ourselves. In this post, we’ll explore 8 ways that seniors can use this special day as an opportunity to indulge in some much-needed self-care. 1. Pamper Yourself with a Relaxing Day Self-care for seniors isn’t just about staying healthy—it’s also about relaxing and taking time for yourself. Valentine’s Day can be the perfect excuse to indulge in some much-needed pampering. You could start the day with a warm, soothing bath—add some lavender or eucalyptus…

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How Important are your Feet?

As a horsewoman, I am familiar with the saying “no hoof, no horse.” While I sat getting a pedicure last week, I started thinking about how that applies to the human foot. If you think the condition of your feet doesn’t have anything to do with travel, read on! How important are your feet? Would it surprise you to know that the average human walks about 100,000 miles in their lifetime? Just like with a horse, your feet are your foundation. They are vital for mobility. Yet, we don’t take care of them like we do the rest of our body. We often take them for granted until they cause us pain. Once a foot or leg becomes painful, it can be totally debilitating, even…

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Dining Solo on My Birthday — Are You an Introvert?

Traveling, or even dining solo, is something I always tried to avoid. Turns out, it is probably because I am an introvert. You might be too if...

I have always considered myself a shy person. I am attracted to “take charge” extroverts and was always happy to let them be my front person. New people I met rarely remembered me or, if they did, I was so-and-sos friend. Traveling, or even dining solo, is something I always tried to avoid. I didn’t want to have to interact with strangers or wonder what they were thinking of me. Are You an Introvert? Over the years, I learned that my “shyness” comes from being an introvert. Some still think that being an introvert is a negative thing, but no, it doesn’t mean I don’t like people or I’m antisocial. It just means I enjoy my alone time. I didn’t realize how much of an introvert…

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