7 Ways to Make Grocery Shopping Easier for Aging Parents
Seniors with physical limitations or those with dietary or budget restrictions may find grocery shopping to be quite challenging. These tips can make it a little easier for them.
Read More5 Easy Meals to Make for Independent Seniors
We all know how important good nutrition is for our overall health. Without it, we have less energy, and our bodies won’t be able to fight off illness or recover from sickness as effectively. Unfortunately, though, many seniors have a hard time getting the nutrition they need. Many times, seniors who live independently may not…
Read MoreIndependent Seniors – Should You Get an In-Home Cleaning Service?
Keeping a home clean and presentable can be challenging, even for seniors who are capable of living independently. Tasks that they used to do without a second thought may now leave them physically drained. Or they may find that limitations in mobility make it impossible to do what they used to. No one wants to live…
Read MoreCaregiver Tips to Make the Home Safe for Aging Parents
Lower the Risk of Injuries and Accidents at Home Few things have as much potential to suddenly and drastically alter a senior’s mobility, independence, and quality of life as an injury resulting from a fall or other accident around the home. Every year one in four seniors falls, and many experience injuries that could have been avoided. Hindsight…
Read MoreThe Importance of Advance Care Planning
Declining health and end of life decisions are topics that most of us would probably rather not think about. As difficult as it can be, though, planning in advance is the best way to ensure that your wishes are met no matter what. Advance planning also provides your loved ones with the assurance that they are following…
Read MoreHoliday Crafts and Activities for Aging Family Members
The holidays are a time when many families enjoy special activities and just being together. Aging family members can enjoy these things just as much as the younger ones, even if they have physical or cognitive limitations. Holiday activities don’t have to be exciting or over the top in order to be meaningful. As a…
Read MoreUnderstanding Medicare Plans, Enrollment, and Eligibility
If you’re like most people, the process of choosing a health insurance plan can be more than a little overwhelming! Reviewing plan after plan and trying to figure out which one best suits your needs is enough to make anyone’s head spin! How much insurance do you really need? Will paying a higher premium really…
Read MoreThe Effects of Loneliness and Isolation on Senior Health and How to Cope
Throughout our lives, our social connections play a role in keeping us happy and healthy. We need people who we care about and who care about us to share our joys and to sympathize with our pain. However, as we age it can be more difficult to stay socially connected. Children grow up and leave home,…
Read MoreThe Real-life Memory Thief: Alzheimer’s Disease and its Potential Causes.
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive neurological disorder that involves the deterioration of brain cells. It is common among the elderly, rare among young people, and is characterized initially by memory impairment, which later leads to more serious symptoms such as difficulty in reasoning, planning, perception, and language. Symptoms may vary in terms of severity. The commonness…
Read MoreHow Smart Home Tech Can Help Aging Parents Stay at Home Longer
For the vast majority of seniors, maintaining independence while staying at home is extremely important. However, if you are caring for aging parents or other seniors, you may worry about their well-being, especially if you work or live some distance away. If you can’t be around all the time, you may be overwhelmed with concerns…
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