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Traveling Overseas with an Older Loved One: A Caregiver's Guide

Summer travel season is just around the corner and there’s nothing like taking a trip with loved ones. Traveling can be an enriching experience, offering new sights, cultures, and memories. However, when embarking on an overseas journey with someone you are caring for, it requires extra planning and consideration to ensure their comfort, safety, and enjoyment as well as yours. As a caregiver, transforming travel into a seamless experience is both an art and a science.

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Body Michelle Miller Body Michelle Miller

(Mostly) Fast Fitness Fun: Exercise as Self-Care for Busy Family Caregivers

Moderate physical exercise stimulates physiological changes in the body and the brain. If you want to give yourself the best chance of aging well, the guideline is 150 minutes per week - or 20 minutes per day - of moderate aerobic activity. If even that seems daunting, it turns out that even 6-9 minutes per day can be better than nothing. Below are 3 ideas to bring fun physical fitness back into focus.

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