As people age, many individuals may have trouble performing or remembering daily living activities like cooking 3 healthy meals every day. They may avoid the kitchen because of cognitive difficulties or mobility issues that make it hard to get around. Some seniors may not remember to eat on their own which is something to watch out for because studies have…
When your aging family member reaches a point when they can no longer care for themselves, it’s hard to decide how to proceed. You may be wondering if they should move into a nursing home or hire a caregiver to help them age in place. Most seniors prefer to stay in their homes for as long as possible, but you may…
Many seniors are stuck inside due to the pandemic and cold winter weather, which can make it hard to stay active but luckily there are workouts that older adults can safely do at home with minimal equipment including yoga. Yoga is a great option for winter and really any season because the poses can be adapted for all ability levels.…
“My Mom is 89 Years old with Alzheimer’s and I am a 62 year old man. She needed help bathing, dressing, hair, and all the “things” that a woman needs that a son or a man cannot provide. My Mother and I are the last of our family. She is my entire world and I am her only son. When…
Staying active during the winter can be a challenge for seniors since the colder weather makes it even harder to go outside. Many older adults may even find walking outside in the cold weather unpleasant because they lose body heat faster as they age. Under normal circumstances, they’d be able to replace their evening walks with mall walking groups or…
It’s no secret that our diets play a key role in our health. Eating a variety of preoteins, fresh fruits and veggies is one of the best ways to ward off chronic diseases like dementia, which affects about 50 million seniors worldwide. Studies have shown that seniors may be able to lower their risk of cognitive decline by as much…
If your elderly loved one has decided to age in place, they may need assistance with personal care tasks like cooking, cleaning, chores, and more to retain their independence. There are two main ways to get them help—hiring a private caregiver yourself or using an agency. You’re probably wondering to yourself, “Should I hire a private caregiver or an agency?”…
Because seniors are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19, they may not be able to celebrate fall by going to large public gatherings such as apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and Halloween parties to name a few. Fortunately, there are still lots of festive fall activities that seniors can safely enjoy with their families while being safe and avoiding large crowds.…
If you’re a long-distance grandparent, you may only get to hug and play with your grandchildren in person a few times each year. But you don’t have to miss out on special moments with them just because you don’t live in the same place. Even now as it may be especially hard to connect with your grandkids in these unprecedented…
Summer can be a dangerous time for seniors as they’re more prone to heat exhaustion than the rest of the population. More than 80% of the people who die from heat stroke every year are over the age of sixty. Older adults have a harder time adjusting to temperature changes because their bodies are less efficient at removing heat. Many…