Activity Directors 
Woman helps Elderly care for their Pets, Especially Cats(0)
March 5, 2010
Sister Marijon Binder, founder of Touched by an Animal and Cats-Are-Purrsons Too, boards and cares for the pets of seniors who are going into the hospital or nursing home. Learn more about this volunteer program in this article from The Chicago Sun-Times.
Top Brain Fitness Programs for Sustaining Mental Acuity
Healthy brain function in seniors involves more than memory and coordination. This article from Inside Elder Care discusses brain training programs that could ultimately help the elderly with everyday tasks, relationships and improve their overall quality of life.
The Miracle Berry
Read this article from MSN’s Natural Health to discover the many health benefits of blueberries. Medical research has shown that this powerful little fruit that is high in antioxidants can possibly reverse the loss of short-term memory that happens as we age.
“Miracle” makes Valentines Day so Sweet for two Golden Oldies
Here is a story from Californina’s The Sun that shows how even at the golden age of 84 and 91 true love can be found.
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