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Apr 16
2 min

The Benefits of Pet Ownership for Seniors

There have been many studies about the negative effects of loneliness among senior citizens. Gifts of Gab.org was created to address...

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Mar 11
4 min

Online Shopping Guide for Older Adults

Shopping Online has become more common – if not the norm – in recent years. But buying from the internet can be a little daunting,...

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Feb 7
5 min

A Guide to Buying Computers for Older Adults

Ideally, when you walk into a store like Best Buy to buy yourself a brand new computer, you'd expect someone to guide you through the...

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Jan 11
4 min

The Benefits of Art for Older Adults

"Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye, and the eye through...

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Dec 22, 2020
4 min

Online Scams Older Adults Should Know

In 2019, New York itself had over 20,000 cases of Internet Crime Reports (1). That's thousands of scams, hacking incidents, and other...

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Dec 7, 2020
4 min

Elder Orphans

What are Elder Orphans? The term “orphan” typically brings up the image of an abandoned child, sitting on the steps of an orphanage or...

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Oct 16, 2020
2 min

9 Keys to Fall Prevention for Adults Aging in Place

Many families worry over the welfare of their older adult loved ones. But more seniors are choosing to age in place than ever before,...

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Jul 24, 2020
1 min

Joining a Zoom meeting

Steps to follow Download the appropriate version of Zoom through this link: https://zoom.us/download If a trusted source has emailed you...

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May 28, 2020
1 min

Self-Care Tips for Seniors

Spend Time in Nature or Outside Exercise Start a Gratitude Journal. Read a Book Eat a Healthy Diet Take Time to Relax Deep Breathing

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May 28, 2020
1 min

List of Fun Interactive Aquariums You Can Visit from Home

Monterey Bay Aquarium https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams Aquarium of the Pacific http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/exhi...

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