Top 10 Summer Activities for Seniors
Added on July 15th, 2018
The weather is getting hotter, making it the perfect time of year to enjoy spending time outdoors. If you’ve reached retirement age, the old summer tradition of visiting an amusement park to ride the roller coasters is probably no longer your cup of tea. If it is, more power to you; keep riding those […]
Read MoreTips on Reducing Travel Expenses for Seniors
Added on July 1st, 2018
Part of retirement means getting to do what you’ve always wanted to but never had the time. For many seniors, this means going to places they’ve never been or spending more time with loved ones. Although you now have the time, it may be difficult to spend money on travel when you’re on a fixed […]
Read MoreActivities to Promote a Healthy Mind for People with Alzheimer’s
Added on June 15th, 2018
As we age, we may see a gradual – or sometimes not so gradual – decline in several areas of ourselves, especially our mind. Your brain is like a muscle. If it’s not exercised, like all other organs, your brain can begin to break down. And one of the most common brain disorders that is […]
Read MoreSenior Living: Warning Signs Your Loved One Might Be in Danger
Added on May 30th, 2018
As your parents or elderly loved one age, senior living options suddenly become a priority. An inevitable part of aging is that we will need assistance with specific tasks at some point. For some Seniors, assisted senior living centers can provide the support they need. And then for another group of seniors, they are fortunate […]
Read MoreHome Safety Checklists for Seniors
Added on May 15th, 2018
For most individuals, there will come a time when they need to ensure their home remains a safe environment to live. Usually, the requirements to make a house safer comes as individuals age. From mobility problems to medications that increase a person’s falls risk, multiple factors introduce the need to start taking steps to make […]
Read MoreAging in the Home Without Fear
Added on April 30th, 2018
Age-related changes in mobility often arise from a number of complex reasons. While many seniors experience a reduction in muscle mass and bone density, others will encounter additional problems too like reduced eyesight or hearing, which can make normal, everyday life at home more challenging. For seniors who worry about independent living and aging in […]
Read MoreThree 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 […]
Read MoreHow 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 […]
Read More4 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 […]
Read MoreHealthy 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 […]
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