Aging In Place Tips

Three Key Aspects of Senior Health

Added on April 13th, 2018

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is critical for many reasons, and it is particularly important for seniors. Robust health enhances our quality of life. If you are a senior, you will feel better, live longer, and be happier when your health is at an optimal level. Usually, when we think about boosting our health, we think […]

How to Cope with an Ailing Senior Family Member

Added on March 30th, 2018

How to Cope with an Ailing Senior Family Member One of the hardest things that we experience as humans are the aging and ailing of senior family members. Whether it be a parent or a grandparent, the feelings are the same — how will you carry on when they’re gone? How will you afford funeral […]

4 Signs of Caregiver Overload and What You Can Do About it

Added on March 15th, 2018

While you care for your loved ones, think about this: Who is caring for you? You may be a caregiver for a senior in your life, attending to their needs, assisting them in daily living or just being emotionally present for them. But what about your needs? This is the question that not many bother […]

Healthy Aging: 5 Tips for Getting the Sleep You Need

Added on February 28th, 2018

Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated how vital to health a good night’s sleep is – at all ages but especially for seniors. Researchers at the University of California, Berkley have recently identified a link between short-term memory loss and inconsistent sleep among the aging population. And cardiac specialists have long known of the importance of […]

Assessing the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Added on February 15th, 2018

Most researchers and medical experts in the field of dementia seem to agree on 10 main early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The list of symptoms, which appears on www.alz.org, is intended to help, but many people experience confusion and dismay when they see it. It’s important to note that all of the itemized signs can […]

5 Cultures Who Celebrate Old Age: What We Can Learn from Them

Added on January 31st, 2018

  Many people never think about the culture of age in this country and how we treat our elders. We idolize youth and beauty but casually dismiss or abandon seniors who no longer exhibit these fleeting attributes. There are many downsides to this cultural habit, the largest of which is overlooking all the wisdom and […]

Loneliness and Isolation in Seniors: What You Need to Know

Added on January 15th, 2018

While we may not understand the full ramifications of social isolation and loneliness on seniors, most would agree that older adults don’t do too well in isolation. After all, we are a social species, and we thrive on day-to-day interaction with others, a sense of community, and quality interpersonal relationships. Before we talk about social […]

4 Exercises to Help Seniors Stay Healthy and Fit

Added on December 31st, 2017

5 Things Seniors Should Know About Medicare

Added on December 15th, 2017

56 million Americans are covered by Medicare, yet many seniors don’t know all the benefits of this essential program. To help you make the most of Medicare, here are 5 things you should know: 1.  Meet the Enrollment Deadlines You can sign up for Medicare between the three months prior to turning 65 and the […]

Thanksgiving Tips for Seniors and Their Caregivers

Added on November 15th, 2017

    From concerns about denture-friendly cuisine or a recently diagnosed gastro condition to pleasing picky eaters at the table (such as when kids will be a part of the festivities), there are lots of reasons why you may need to tweak meals at Thanksgiving time. For example, if tough vegetables don’t work with your […]