The Eldercare Channel

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Eldercare Channel!

A great infographic from the folks over at MySeniorSolution.com on healthy snack foods.

Tasty Tuesday: We all know that garlic is helpful for everything from the heart to the common cold, and this incredibly simple garlic chicken recipe is both delicious and healthy! http://allrecipes.com//a-good-easy-garlic-chic/detail.aspx

Fun Fact Friday: While depression is certainly a concern among seniors, new research shows that no matter how you measure it, most people actually get happier as they get older! http://bit.ly/RP5f2i

Sometimes we all need a bit of inspiration. This article offers 30 fantastic and inspiring quotes to make even the toughest days of caregiving a little brighter. http://www.agingcare.com//caregivers-quotes-inspiration-14

Now here’s a state that’s doing it right. The state of Ohio has a Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. What a remarkable group of people on this list, and what fantastic contributions they have made to their communities, the country, and the world! http://www.aging.ohio.gov/news/halloffame/

Please join us as we honor and thank all those who have served our country! Thank you for your service!

Senior fitness is an incredibly important part of healthy aging, but it can mean different things to different people. Let us know what you or your loved one are doing to stay in shape!

Fun Fact Friday: In 2004, 79% of seniors were registered to vote, and around three quarters of them made it to the ballot box. With the election right around the corner, make sure you are registered to vote where you live and have it on your calendar to make it to the polls!

A fantastic post from the folks over at the Caregiving Coalition. If you have parents with multiple health conditions, this is well worth a read! http://www.caregivingcoalition.org//how-to-help-parents-w/

Some fun Senior Halloween images from Timbers of Shorewood :)

Happy Halloween! Do you or your loved one have plans for this fun holiday? In Cleveland, pre-schoolers will celebrate Halloween with senior citizens from Eliza Bryant Village. According to Generations United, there are many benefits to intergenerational activities like this one. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to have fun! http://fox8.com//my-town-pre-schoolers-celebrate-hallowee/

Tasty Tuesday: October is a great time to start making fall recipes, and the Noble County Council on Aging has put together some fantastic October recipes just for seniors. Check them out by clicking the link below! http://noblecocouncilonagin.tripod.com/id17.html