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May 10, 2021Reading time3 ![Spring Is in the Air! 12 Safe Tips for Your Spring Cleaning](https://www.living50.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Plain%201024x512/Spring%20Is%20in%20the%20Air!%2012%20Safe%20Tips%20for%20Your%20Spring%20Cleaning%20(1024%20x%20512%20px).jpg?width=300&name=Spring%20Is%20in%20the%20Air!%2012%20Safe%20Tips%20for%20Your%20Spring%20Cleaning%20(1024%20x%20512%20px).jpg) [Lifestyle](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/lifestyle)[Leisure](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/leisure)[At Home](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/at-home)[Safety](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/safety)[Housekeeping](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/housekeeping) ## [Spring Is in the Air! 12 Safe Tips for Your Spring Cleaning](https://www.living50.com/blog/spring-is-in-the-air-12-safe-tips-for-your-spring-cleaning) The arrival of spring leads nature into rebirth. It sets people into motion after a long... Mar 24, 2021Reading time6 ![6 Lighting Tips to Improve Safety at Home](https://www.living50.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Plain%201024x512/Copy%20of%206%20Lighting%20Tips%20to%20Improve%20Safety%20at%20Home-1.jpg?width=300&name=Copy%20of%206%20Lighting%20Tips%20to%20Improve%20Safety%20at%20Home-1.jpg) [Lifestyle](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/lifestyle)[Technology](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/technology)[At Home](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/at-home)[Safety](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/safety)[Housekeeping](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/housekeeping) ## [6 Lighting Tips to Improve Safety at Home](https://www.living50.com/blog/6-lighting-tips-to-improve-safety-at-home) Adequate and consistent lighting is important to keep aging adults safe. The sharpness of[vision](https://www.living50.com/blog/10-tips-to-take-care-of-your-eyesight-in-the-digital-age)... Mar 09, 2021Reading time4 ![10 Changes You Can Make to Reduce Inflammation](https://www.living50.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Plain%201024x512/Copy%20of%2010%20Changes%20You%20Can%20Make%20to%20Reduce%20Inflammation-1.jpg?width=300&name=Copy%20of%2010%20Changes%20You%20Can%20Make%20to%20Reduce%20Inflammation-1.jpg) [Health](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/health)[Pain Management](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/pain-management)[Diet](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/diet)[Care](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/care)[Safety](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/safety) ## [10 Changes You Can Make to Reduce Inflammation](https://www.living50.com/blog/10-changes-you-can-make-to-reduce-inflammation) Inflammation is part of the body's defensive mechanism. When a cut swells up and turns red, that's... Feb 22, 2021Reading time4 ![Safe and Comfortable: Shoe Shopping Guide for Seniors](https://www.living50.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Plain%201024x512/Copy%20of%20Safe%20and%20Comfortable%20Shoe%20Shopping%20Guide%20for%20Seniors.jpg?width=300&name=Copy%20of%20Safe%20and%20Comfortable%20Shoe%20Shopping%20Guide%20for%20Seniors.jpg) [Lifestyle](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/lifestyle)[Safety](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/safety) ## [Safe and Comfortable: Shoe Shopping Guide for Seniors](https://www.living50.com/blog/safe-and-comfortable-shoe-shopping-guide-for-seniors) Over the years of extended use, [nearly 80% of seniors develop foot problems](https://www.greatseniorliving.com/articles/shoes-for-seniors). Common foot problems... Feb 19, 2021Reading time5 ![10 Easy Tips to Help Manage Your Arthritis](https://www.living50.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Plain%201024x512/Copy%20of%2010%20Easy%20Tips%20to%20Help%20Manage%20Your%20Arthritis-1.jpg?width=300&name=Copy%20of%2010%20Easy%20Tips%20to%20Help%20Manage%20Your%20Arthritis-1.jpg) [Health](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/health)[Pain Management](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/pain-management)[Care](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/care)[Safety](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/safety) ## [10 Easy Tips to Help Manage Your Arthritis](https://www.living50.com/blog/10-easy-tips-to-help-manage-your-arthritis) Arthritis is a common medical condition. Especially for older adults, pain and inflammation in the... Feb 16, 2021Reading time5 ![After the Hospital: Recovering in a Skilled Nursing Facility](https://www.living50.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Canva%20images/After%20the%20Hospital%20Recovering%20in%20a%20Skilled%20Nursing%20Facility.jpg?width=300&name=After%20the%20Hospital%20Recovering%20in%20a%20Skilled%20Nursing%20Facility.jpg) [Lifestyle](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/lifestyle)[Health](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/health)[At Home](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/at-home)[Care](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/care)[Safety](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/safety)[Senior Living](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/senior-living) ## [After the Hospital: Recovering in a Skilled Nursing Facility](https://www.living50.com/blog/after-the-hospital-recovering-in-a-skilled-nursing-facility) Whether from illness or injury, the chances of ending up in the hospital increases with age. A [...](https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/2018/039.pdf) Jan 25, 2021Reading time4 ![Safe and Convenient: 4 Great Meal Delivery Options](https://www.living50.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Plain%201024x512/Copy%20of%20Safe%20and%20Convenient%204%20Great%20Meal%20Delivery%20Options.jpg?width=300&name=Copy%20of%20Safe%20and%20Convenient%204%20Great%20Meal%20Delivery%20Options.jpg) [Lifestyle](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/lifestyle)[Diet](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/diet)[Technology](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/technology)[Safety](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/safety) ## [Safe and Convenient: 4 Great Meal Delivery Options](https://www.living50.com/blog/safe-and-convenient-4-great-meal-delivery-options) Amid the [COVID-19](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/covid-19) pandemic, it can be challenging to find ways to buy food while staying safe and... Jan 22, 2021Reading time2 ![Modern Technologies to Help Keep Your Loved Ones Safe](https://www.living50.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Plain%201024x512/Copy%20of%20Modern%20Technologies%20to%20Help%20Keep%20Your%20Loved%20Ones%20Safe-1.jpg?width=300&name=Copy%20of%20Modern%20Technologies%20to%20Help%20Keep%20Your%20Loved%20Ones%20Safe-1.jpg) [Lifestyle](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/lifestyle)[Health](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/health)[Technology](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/technology)[Care](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/care)[Safety](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/safety)[Relationships](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/relationships)[Family](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/family) ## [Modern Technologies to Help Keep Your Loved Ones Safe](https://www.living50.com/blog/modern-technologies-to-help-keep-your-loved-ones-safe) As people age and health declines, safety is a substantial concern for family members and loved... Jan 15, 2021Reading time4 ![Aging in Place: How to Ensure Your Home Is a Safe Space](https://www.living50.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Plain%201024x512/Copy%20of%20Aging%20in%20Place%20How%20to%20Ensure%20Your%20Home%20Is%20a%20Safe%20Space-1.jpg?width=300&name=Copy%20of%20Aging%20in%20Place%20How%20to%20Ensure%20Your%20Home%20Is%20a%20Safe%20Space-1.jpg) [Lifestyle](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/lifestyle)[Health](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/health)[Technology](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/technology)[At Home](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/at-home)[Care](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/care)[Safety](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/safety)[Housekeeping](https://www.living50.com/blog/tag/housekeeping) ## [Aging in Place: How to Ensure Your Home Is a Safe Space](https://www.living50.com/blog/aging-in-place-how-to-ensure-your-home-is-a-safe-space) Aging in place at home remains the most popular option for senior living. 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