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Acupuncture For Older Adults

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

Many older adults are struggling with chronic health issues. Long-term health concerns are a strain on individuals, families, and societies. Health conditions are challenging for any person regardless of the diagnosis. However, chronic conditions pose unique challenges for the patient, … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness-It’s Good For Your Health!

Posted on June 3, 2013 by admin

Mother Theresa once said, “If we really want to love we must learn how to forgive.” Forgiving, though, is not an easy process. In fact, the difficulty of forgiving others is often the reason for the ending of friendships and … Continue reading →

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The Doolittle Home Open House Event Was A Huge Success

Posted on May 20, 2013 by admin

Click here to open the gallery. The Doolittle Home open house event was a huge success. Fragrant flowers adorned the home as guests arrived on Sunday, May 19th to take a tour and find out more information about Doolittle Home’s … Continue reading →

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Show Mom How Much You Care

Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. How will you show your Mom how much you care about her on this special day? Are you stumped on how to ring in Mother’s Day this year? It’s easy to get “present … Continue reading →

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The Importance Of Nixing Salt From Your Diet As An Older Adult

Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin

March is National Nutrition month! If you’re an older adult struggling with diet-related health issues, now is the time to overhaul your nutrition and eating behaviors. A report from ABC News suggests that by 2030 more than half of all … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Affective Disorder Blues?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin

Are you concerned about an older adult who seems withdrawn, disengaged, tired, and irritable? These signs may point to a number of issues. However, they also might be related to the cold, dark, winter season. Many people suffer from Seasonal … Continue reading →

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Preserving Memories With Scrapbooking

Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin

The year 2012 has come and gone and 2013 is well underway. How are you going to preserve the wonderful memories that you and your loved ones shared last year? If you are caring for an older adult, you may … Continue reading →

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Volunteering: It’s Good For Your Health

Posted on January 21, 2013 by admin

Many Americans volunteer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over 60 million people volunteered between 2010 and 2011. Volunteering is great for your health and your community. Research suggests that individuals who are 60 years and older have the … Continue reading →

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B-I-N-G-O

Posted on December 5, 2012 by admin

Residents at Doolittle Home enjoying playing Bingo. The rousing game of bingo that Americans love has a long and rich history. Bingo originated in the early 1500s. The roots of the game can be traced to an Italian lottery, Lo … Continue reading →

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The Interact Group Visits Doolittle Home

Posted on December 3, 2012 by admin

Click here to open the gallery. November was an exceptionally busy month for activities at Doolittle Home. Entertainer Duane Sullivan filled the home with music, a new afternoon tea party program was added and the Interact Group of Foxboro provided … Continue reading →

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