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It is hurricane season in Texas which means it is time to pull out your checklist and make sure you are prepared. Hurricane preparation is especially important for seniors, but even more for those seniors who may have unique medical, mobility, or communication needs. Here is a comprehensive list of hurricane preparedness tips for seniors, covering planning, supplies, safety, and communication.‍
9 Ways Seniors Should Prepare for Hurricane Season

It is hurricane season in Texas which means it is time to pull out your checklist and make sure you are prepared. Hurricane preparation is especially important for seniors, but even more for those seniors who may have unique medical, mobility, or communication needs. Here is a comprehensive list of hurricane preparedness tips for seniors, covering planning, supplies, safety, and communication.

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In 2017, researchers at Cambridge University reported hip-hop to be an effective treatment for neurological illness that could even improve brain function. How? The reasons are similar to the well documented benefits of any music therapy that soothes pain or distress. However, they found different types of music seemed to stimulate different parts of the brain. The Cambridge researchers found that rapping, or "free styling" puts a rapper's brain in what is called a "flow state" which stimulates the areas of the brain responsible for emotion, language, motivation, motor function, and motor processing.
Can rap music improve brain function in older adults?! Experts say YES!

With a wide array of clean, uplifting rap music available, experts are now suggesting older adults dip their toes in the hip-hop waters and enjoy the cognitive benefits the music style offers.

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While elders often consider a multitude of personal reasons for making such a move to an Independent Living community, touch deprivation is not usually one of them. Issues like home maintenance, future care, and socialization are the most common. The concept of touch deprivation is a lesser discussed concern that should be pulled to the forefront of these family discussions.
Are you touch deprived? How Senior Living communities are fighting back on "skin hunger."

While elders often consider a multitude of personal reasons for making such a move to an Independent Living community, touch deprivation is not usually one of them. Issues like home maintenance, future care, and socialization are the most common. The concept of touch deprivation is a lesser discussed concern that should be pulled to the forefront of these family discussions.

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