DIY Home Safety Assessment to Keep Seniors Safe While Aging in Place
With the majority of seniors choosing to continue to live at home during the course of aging, it is important to complete an extensive home safety assessment to identify and repair any dangers and make certain the seniors you love remain secure and safe. The easiest way to do this is to begin outside the […]
Tips on How to Manage Osteoarthritis
Impacting 30 million individuals within the U.S. alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results due to the wearing away of cartilage, creating friction in the joints as unprotected bones rub against one another. Although it may appear in almost any joint, it’s most prevalent in the hands, hips, knees, lower back, and […]
Understanding Chronic Fatigue in the Elderly
Feelings of exhaustion can seem like a common occurrence for a number of us. The alarm goes off too early, the demands of day-to-day life are draining, and by the conclusion of the day, as soon as we can finally sink into bed, it may be hard to turn off our thoughts to achieve a […]
Home Modification Tips to Keep Bathrooms Safe for Seniors
Even though you may consider your bathroom to be a safe place where you can relax and rest with a soothing bath or invigorating shower at the end of an extended day, for older adults, the bathroom is actually probably the most dangerous room in the house. With slippery floors that are even slipperier when […]
Get Moving! The Positive Effects of Exercise on the Brain for Seniors
We know how important it is to be active for our physical health; however, research is now revealing even more far-reaching health benefits – namely, a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and a slowed rate of cognitive decline in seniors. The reason behind the connection is not clear, but there are two main theories […]
Travel Tips to Help Seniors Enjoy the Holiday Season
It is the most wonderful time of the year – for family get-togethers! With many families separated by geographic distance, or just due to the demands of a busy life, we all look forward to the opportunity to reconnect with family members over the holiday season. And for aging parents, the opportunity to enjoy quality […]
Struggling to Find the Perfect Gifts? Try These Senior Holiday Gift Ideas!
Doesn’t it feel wonderful to locate that ideal gift, the one that will make your loved one’s face light up with joy? When it comes to the seniors we love, it is perhaps even more fulfilling, as it can be challenging to come up with new and creative ideas. The elderly have years’ worth of […]
The Impact Misuse of Antibiotics in Older Adults
What happens when antibiotics are overprescribed? The times of going to the physician for a routine antibiotic are done, or will soon be. According to the CDC, an astounding two million people every year are told they have an antibiotic-resistant strain of disease, and a full 23,000 of them die as a consequence. The main […]
Elder Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe.
It breaks our hearts to hear stories on the news of vulnerable seniors who’ve experienced mistreatment and abuse, and maybe it seems as though it’s something that will happen to “somebody else” – definitely not to our own senior loved ones. However, approximately 5 million seniors in the United States are put through some type […]
Prepare for a Natural Disaster: Tips for Seniors
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters arise suddenly. While emergency preparedness is crucial for all, it is particularly important for the elderly, who are often challenged with mobility and/or chronic health issues. As September is National Preparedness Month, take this opportunity to ensure your senior loved ones are well-equipped and prepared for a potential […]